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Rat in Blinkit freezer, smelly KFC chicken: Food safety goes for a toss in India

Here's a look at the latest incidents of food safety violations in India.

Updated 14 minutes ago

KFC chicken under scanner in Mangaluru, expired meat found in Mysuru hotels

KFC chicken came under food safety inspection in Mangaluru.

Updated 1 hours ago

‘Mundhe effect’: TMKOC’s FDA raid storyline sparks Tukaram Mundhe comparisons

Taarak Mehta goes topical as Madhavi faces FDA action amid Tukaram Mundhe’s food safety crackdown.

Updated 1 day ago

Expired food found at prominent Bengaluru hospital during safety inspection

Food safety officials inspected a hospital kitchen and found expired food items and other materials

Published 2 days ago

FDA crackdown spurs popularity of interactive restaurant kitchens

A growing number of restaurants are joining a new trend

Updated 2 days ago

Expired food found at Arogya Soudha canteen, Zomato warehouse in Karnataka

The department’s inspection of the Hyperpure by Zomato warehouse at Sakalawara Nagar on Tuesday found problems with several products, although the premises itself was described as clean. (Representative photo)

Updated 3 days ago

Zepto, Indira Canteen warehouses sealed in Bengaluru over ‘unhygienic’ storage

Officials found unhygienic food, non-compliant labelling, misbranding and violations in handling and storage.

Updated 4 days ago

Zepto and Indira canteen warehouses sealed over food hygiene violations

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Published 4 days ago

FDA suspends licences of 12 food establishments in Pune, Sangli; seizes ₹41.36 lakh stock

According to the officials, the establishments were found violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011. (HT)

Published 4 days ago

Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru: ‘Unhygienic food, non-compliant labelling'

Responding to the state government’s action, a Zepto spokesperson later said the company was committed to strengthening its processes.

Updated 4 days ago

FDA inspects Indira canteens in Bengaluru after ‘rats found’ in kitchens

One of the videos showed torn packaging for a food item.

Updated 4 days ago

Fake milk racket busted in Mumbai; accused who printed Amul, Gokul logos held

The accused drained genuine milk pouches by making a small hole and resealed them after filling the pouches with adulterated milk. They also filled adulterated milk in pouches supplied by the main accused.

Updated 5 days ago

Thousands of VAT 69, Smirnoff PET bottles seized in food safety crackdown

While most large bottles of Diageo drinks are made of glass, action focused on plastic bottles used for smaller quantities of typically 180 ml

Updated 5 days ago

Taylor Farms recalls 20 jalapeno products amid Salmonella outbreak

Taylor Farms recalls 20 jalapeno products as a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated 5 days ago

Rotten meat, fungus on veggies: Major food safety violations at Bengaluru hotels

Food Safety and Drug Administration officials at a Bengaluru hotel where expired milk is being destroyed.

Updated 8 days ago

MMRDA canteen, more eateries shut in FDA sweep

MMRDA canteen, more eateries shut in FDA sweep

Published 8 days ago

Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer, announces jail term for flouting order

Analogue paneer is generally made using ingredients such as edible oils, starch and milk solids, unlike conventional paneer which is prepared directly from milk. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 11 days ago

25 tonnes of spices containing chemicals, hazardous substances seized in Hyd; 3 held

25 tonnes of spices containing chemicals, hazardous substances seized in Hyd; 3 held

Published 11 days ago

Dabur asked to stop sale of honey, other products with '100%' claims. Here's why

Dabur sells a wide range of food products, including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, cow ghee, coconut water and more.

Updated 11 days ago

IRCTC shuts Mumbai Central’s Jan Aahar over hygiene lapses, poor food quality

Mumbai, India - 03, Aug 2025: IRCTC Shuts Mumbai Central Jan Aahar Outlet over Hygiene and Food Quality Violations, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Aug 03, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published 12 days ago

Ludhiana: Food safety drive finds hygiene lapses, contaminated food

Food safety officials during the drive in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published 12 days ago

Old Monk rum variant, Royal Challenger sale banned in India. Here's why

The action affects a segment of India's liquor market that serve largely to consumers buying domestically produced spirits

Updated 12 days ago

‘Stop storing eggs like this’: Food safety officer reveals right way to store it

Eggshells are porous and can absorb odours, causing cross-contamination. So don't store them in the open.

Published 13 days ago

‘Kitchen sponges have more bacteria than your toilet’: Food safety officer warns

Kitchen sponge can harbour more pathogenic bacteria than a toilet seat because their porous, damp nature easily traps organic food debris.

Updated 13 days ago

CCI, Willingdon, MIG among top Mumbai clubs lose food licences over poor hygiene

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) shut down five prominent sports clubs in Mumbai for operating without a valid food license or disobeying sanitation norms in their kitchens.

Updated 18 days ago

FSSAI suspends nutraceutical maker’s licence

FSSAI Recruitment 2021: Apply for 72 Director and other posts

Updated 22 days ago

Cyclospora: US agriculture secretary says food supply is ‘safest in the world’

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins arrives before President Donald Trump speaks at an event in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Updated 22 days ago

FSDA begins recovery proceedings against 25 food businesses in Lko over unpaid court-imposed penalties

Among the businesses facing recovery proceedings are local dairy and sweet shops, food manufacturers, retailers and nominees of major e-commerce-linked food distribution firms operating from Lucknow. (For representation)

Published 22 days ago

Food safety experts reveal 10 foods they avoid because of contamination risks

Experts warn about raw milk, believing it to be associated with kidney damage. Find out what the other troubling food sources are which may result in contamination and food-borne illnesses.

Published 22 days ago

Is your pack of instant noodles safe? Health experts share what to check

Don't forget to check the expiry date before eating packaged products like Instant noodles, say experts.

Published 27 days ago

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