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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, and Ferns N Petals. The companies have seven days to explain alleged misleading product claims and labeling violations or face legal action

Delhi Police busted an organized racket in Okhla for altering expiry dates and repackaging expired international food brands for sale online and in open markets. Seven people, including the company owner, were arrested, and items worth ₹20 lakh seized

Actress Kajal Aggarwal says researching The India Story exposed her to the realities of food safety in India, prompting lifestyle changes for her family. She hopes the film raises awareness ahead of its theatrical release on July 24.

A severe shortage of Food Safety Officers is affecting inspections of eateries across GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri limits. Officials say over 4,500 sanctioned posts remain vacant, hampering monitoring of food safety and hygiene despite the rapid growth of restaurants and food businesses.

The FSSAI has issued notices to prominent beverage brands, including Red Bull, PepsiCo India, and Campa, over alleged misbranding, stating no regulatory standard exists for "energy drinks" and banning unapproved functional claims like "boosting focus" or "energizing the body."

The Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of six eateries, including Mumbai's Flint & Waarsa, after inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired food, misbranded products and regulatory violations. The statewide drive also led to arrests, seizures of banned items and continued enforcement against food safety breaches

FSSAI has directed all food business operators to immediately stop using metallic pins and wires in food packaging, warning of serious health risks if accidentally consumed. The regulator said violations could attract penal action under food safety laws

Food safety regulator demands an action taken report from IRCTC; warns of serious public health and contamination risks

GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted a special drive across Hyderabad, inspecting 81 food establishments in schools, parks, and bakeries. Officials educated operators on hygiene norms, collected food samples, and issued 14 notices for violations to ensure child-safe food environments.

The Hyderabad City Commissioner’s Task Force (Jubilee Hills) raided a garlic and ginger paste unit at Rajendranagar, seizing large quantities of paste prepared in unhygienic conditions with exposure to dust and insects.

Hyderabad Police launched the H-FAST unit to combat food adulteration through surveillance, raids, and enforcement. Working with food safety officials, the team aims to ensure public health, encouraging citizens to report violations via a dedicated helpline and social media platforms

Eight people, including a child, fell ill after consuming chutney contaminated with a dead lizard at a tiffin centre in Jagtial. The victims were hospitalised but are in stable condition.

Delhi Police busted a spurious desi ghee manufacturing unit in Alipur, seizing 1,500 kg of fake clarified butter and 55 litres of synthetic essence. The unit, operated by a long-time offender, was supplying fake ghee across Delhi and neighbouring States.

The Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections across government schools, hostels, mid-day meal centres, and private food outlets in Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene violations. Several facilities lacked food licences, used synthetic colours, and stored food in non-food-grade containers.

Food Safety Task Force inspected ten Absolute Barbeque outlets in Hyderabad and found several violations, including dirty utensils, cockroach and housefly infestations, expired food, and improper storage. The findings were shared by the Commissioner of Food Safety on X.

Experts urge consumers to read food labels carefully, focusing on serving size, calorie count, sugar, and fat content. The National Institute of Nutrition warns against misleading claims and stresses informed choices to reduce risks of obesity, heart disease, and allergies

There should not be any lethargy in serving quality food to the students. If any officials are found irresponsible in their duties stern action would be initiated against them, the BC Welfare Minister warned.

The tool facilitates easy submission of details such as front-of-pack images highlighting the misleading claim, the FSSAI license or registration number of the manufacturer, and the e-commerce URL if the product is being sold online.

Quite often, in the urgency to grab a cool drink, people, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors, and even petty vendors tend to overlook basic precautions that are mandatory to ensure food safety and illnesses

The food safety teams found several violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006 at these establishments. Notably, three juice centres—A1 Fruit and Juice Shop, KGN Juice Centre, and Natural Flavours—were operating without a valid license.