Tag: Food safety

Maharashtra FDA has suspended 13 food licences after inspections found flies, cockroaches, stale food, poor storage and other hygiene violations at restaurants, clubs and food outlets across the state.

Maharashtra FDA suspended licences at four Domino’s and one Pizza Hut outlet after inspections found alleged hygiene, storage, pest-control, and food-handling violations.

Maharashtra FDA suspended a Blinkit warehouse’s food licence in Mumbai after inspectors reported cockroaches, expired products, poor storage, pest-control gaps and sanitation failures.

A Pune-based scientist has developed Sophab, a fruit and vegetable wash designed to remove surface pesticide residues, pathogens and dirt. The innovation, developed through a CSIR-NCL-linked startup, uses biosurfactants and surfactants to improve produce cleaning for household use.

Protein snacks have moved beyond gyms into everyday shopping baskets, but a "high protein" label does not automatically make a product healthy. Comparing nutrition labels, ingredient lists, sugar, sodium, and serving sizes can help consumers make better choices.

Cyclospora infections are rising during the 2026 foodborne illness season, with hundreds of confirmed cases reported across the US. Learn the warning signs, how the parasite spreads through contaminated food and water, treatment options, and practical steps to reduce your risk of infection.