Haryana: 65 Food Samples Found Non-Compliant With Prescribed Norms During FDA Raids, Says Anil Vij
Chandigarh: While working swiftly on the directions given by Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, the Food and Drug Administration conducted various raids across the state during the last one month. During the raids, the FDA has collected 200 samples of adulterated ghee, butter, spices, tea leaves, cheese, khoya, mixed edible oil, mustard oil, vegetable oil, […]
IIT Madras researchers develop wrapping material to improve shelf life of food
Indian Institute of Technology researchers have developed a biodegradable wrapping material, with a built-in anti-bacterial compound to prevent food contamination, and to reduce plastic waste. Mr. Doble said the design would address the issue of solid waste and food contamination during storage due to bacterial growth. “The wrapping material we have developed also degrades at […]
Massive Uganda food poisoning incident provides valuable lesson
Ahead of official publication of their key recommendations, Professor Chris Elliott of Queen’s University Belfast, offers his initial insights into the Uganda food poisoning outbreak he and his team helped resolve. Last week, The World Food Programme was fittingly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the commendable work it carries out which sees millions of […]
FDA, consumer groups in favor of mandatory listing of dietary supplement products
A mandatory listing would allow FDA “To know when new products are introduced, quickly identify and act against dangerous or otherwise illegal products, improve transparency and promote risk-based regulation,” an FDA spokesperson said by email. For the proposal to take effect, FDA would likely need Congress to amend the law since the agency does not […]
FDA cracks whip on mobile kiosks, home-based food biz
Panaji: Following news reports on the issue of food items being sold from private cars operating as mobile kiosks and several complaints, the food and drugs administration has directed operators of such kiosks to apply to the department for a licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, “To avoid punitive action”. In directions […]
The latest food recalls at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Morrisons and Waitrose – amid FSA warnings
A number of products are the subject of recalls at major supermarkets in the UK. The affected items, including sweetener, are being removed from stores due to health concerns. Some have just been announced, whilst others are ongoing with extensive date codes affected. They’ve all been deemed unsafe for consumption though by the Food Standards […]
Food Safety Warning – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described below due to possible Salmonella contamination
Ordering Change: Delhi govt lifting some restrictions on restaurants, including on timings, is a good move
A raging contagion like Covid-19 isn’t the most propitious time for freeing up the hospitality sector by allowing restaurants to function 24×7, or allowing liquor service till 1 am. Nevertheless, the Delhi government has done well to ease some restrictions on restaurants in the national capital. While a restaurant needs a food safety licence from […]
FSSAI makes masking FBOs’ info on food samples with stickers compulsory
The apex food regulator, FSSAI, has issued a draft of regulations prescribing the set of rules for sampling and analysis of food products wherein additional conditions are included in the rules related to procedure for taking samples and manner of sending them for analysis. Called the Food Safety and Standards (Amendment) Rules, 2020, the draft […]
Officials say international Salmonella outbreak linked to onions is over in U.S.
The CDC says a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh onions appears to be over and the FDA says it has concluded it’s traceback investigation, which showed the onions came from Thomson International Inc. in California. Canadian officials recently reported the outbreak on their side of the border was over, saying the same company’s onions were […]