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South Central 89: India’s food safety crisis and BJP’s political reshuffle

In this week’s episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss raids and inspections across the country at restaurants and the prevalence of contaminated food even at top-end eateries. They are joined by food influencer and author Krish Ashok, and TNM reporter Shivani Kava.

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Himachal Pradesh bans sale, use of ‘analogue paneer’ passed off as real paneer

Himachal Pradesh has banned non-dairy analogue paneer being sold as genuine. This action follows market surveillance and laboratory testing by the Food Safety Department. Suppliers were found substituting milk fat with vegetable oils in paneer-like products. Restaurants and hotels must now clearly declare any non-dairy alternatives to consumers. Food business…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand protests: HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidates

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the recruitment of food safety officers. The order provides relief to around 450 candidates, allowing them to continue in service pending the state’s response and investigation.

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No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine products

Karnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and pan masala, through a notification issued on August 10. The state's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has launched enforcement operations across the state and asked the public…

The Economic Times

Bengaluru food safety drive finds violations at star hotels, 35 samples sent for testing

Food safety officials inspected 26 Bengaluru hotels on Friday. Thirty teams collected 35 food samples for laboratory analysis. Violations included expired food and unhygienic kitchen practices. Notices were issued to food business operators for non-compliance. Legal action will follow laboratory test results.

The Economic Times

Paneer Purity Test: Amid analogue paneer ban, here's how to identify pure vs fake cottage cheese & 6 protein-rich alternatives

Paneer Purity Test: Maharashtra has banned analogue paneer, which is not made from milk. This action addresses growing concerns about food adulteration across the state. Manufacturers and sellers face legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Consumers can identify fake paneer through taste, texture, and label checks. Several…

The Economic Times

Assam Food Safety Department cracks down on Carbide-laden fruits

Continuing its drive against carbide-laden fruits the Food Safety Department of Assam conducted a drive at Fancy Bazar area in Guwahati and seized a large quantity of mangoes containing carbide. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WHO to create Alliance for Food Safety

The network will have its first meeting in Geneva, Switzerland in May

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Food safety officials conduct raids on 502 shawarma outlets across Kerala

Unhygienic Thiruvananthapuram shawarma outlets face crackdown by food safety authorities for violating guidelines, risking public health.

The Hindu

Telangana gears up for food safety checks after McDonald’s ‘cheesy deception’ in Maharashtra

Telangana food safety officials to conduct quality checks in McDonald's outlets following a licence suspension in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Suspected food poisoning: municipal health wing, Food Safety dept. give clean chit to hotel

Eight youngsters had reportedly complained of discomfort after having food from the hotel on Wednesday midnight. The hotel remains shut on the directions of the police

The Hindu

Steps for smooth conduct of State School Arts Festival

Ensure foolproof security & food safety at State School Arts Festival in Kollam starting Jan 4. Emergency services, MVD, KSRTC, lifeguards, counselling centre & green protocol. Ulsavam mobile app for online registration & result declaration.

The Hindu

Food safety inspections across Kerala to ensure chicken dishes are safe for consumption

Food Safety department conducts inspections across State to ensure safe chicken dishes for consumption. Follow-up action taken on test results.

The Hindu

With Mandala Puja nearing, heavy rush of pilgrims at Sabarimala

Over 1 lakh pilgrims flock to Sabarimala for Mandala Puja, police regulate flow of devotees & vehicles, Thanka Anki procession to set off from Aranmula. Food Safety dept. unearths violations, fines imposed.

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Food Safety dept. conducts Statewide checks on shawarma outlets

The Food Safety wing conducted widespread checks across the State, focussing on food outlets selling shawarma, to check if the norms issued by the department regarding the safe preparation of shawarma were being followed.

The Hindu

Call to ensure preparation of safe food at eateries in Ernakulam

Food poisoning rears its head in Ernakulam district, prompting demand for officials to ensure clean food is prepared in hygienic surroundings. RTO G. Anantakrishnan and 10 others hospitalized after eating ghee roast from a popular eatery. Food Safety Dept, civic agencies, Health Dept urged to inspect eateries, enforce norms, collect…

The Hindu

Minister directs stern action against fleecing of pilgrims

Minister directs to fix & display prices of food items for Sabarimala pilgrims, initiate action against fleecing & ensure quality food at affordable prices. Officials to take steps to prevent double pricing & sale of stale food. Aim to make pilgrimage season complaint-free.

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Old stock of fish seized at Koyilandy market

A special squad of the Food Safety department on Friday night seized an old stock of stingray fish kept for resale at Koyilandy market.

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Food safety squads inspect 363 shops in Kozhikode

Food Safety dept. inspects 363 shops in Kozhikode; 33 closed for selling food without licence. 12 squads cover 97 schools, 14 shops served notices, 13 fined for violations. Samples of juices & zip-up products collected for further inspection. Sale of junk food near schools illegal under Food Safety & Standard…

The Hindu

Food safety department nets over ₹10 lakh in fine for sale of unhygienic food

TN Food Safety Dept. urges consumers to lodge complaints on poor hygiene/quality of food via app/WhatsApp. 1,572 eateries fined ₹8.79L for poor quality meat, 238 shops sealed for unhygienic food, 191.1 tonne of gutkha/paan masala confiscated worth ₹12.56cr. 603 food samples, 535 unsafe, fined ₹21.2L. 48,217 samples inspected, 2,975 unsafe,…

The Hindu

32 kg of rotting meat seized from restaurants in Ooty

Food Safety officials in Udhagamandalam seized and destroyed 32 kg of rotten meat. Five restaurants were issued notices and warned of strict action if they continued to sell potentially hazardous food.

The Hindu

Millets have a role to play in tackling lifestyle diseases: Veena George

Encouraging younger generation to include millets in diet, Health Minister Veena George inaugurated 'Eat Right Millet Mela' to promote millets in Kerala. UN declared 2023 Int'l Year of Millets, highlighting their importance in tackling lifestyle diseases. Minister announced plans for millet food festival. Event organised in collaboration with NIIST &…

The Hindu

Food Safety department to tighten vigil at border check-posts during Onam

Food Safety department to tighten vigil at border checkposts during Onam

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Munnar to get Kerala’s first clean street food hub

Munnar to get Kerala's 1st clean street food hub; FSSAI allocates ₹1 crore for amenities, including toilet block, waste mgmt, chairs, rest place, roofing & lighting. District Collector, Health Secy, LSGD Secy, Tourism Secy, NHM Coordinator & State Food Safety Commissioner to form committee. Hub to provide hygienic food to…

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