
Maharashtra FDA expands inspections across food businesses to restore confidence in food safety.

Officials have seized the adulterated fennel seeds from the factory along with the non-edible green colour used in the process.

The Food Safety & Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh, has taken major action to maintain food safety measures in the state ahead of Holi.

The surprise check was conducted by the Zonal Commissioner, Serilingampally, along with the Food Safety Officer team.

The food safety officials seized nearly 1,400 kg of adulterated khoya contaminated with fungus.

The seized stock, valued at approximately Rs 2.25 lakh, was subsequently destroyed.

Calcium carbide, commonly referred to as "masala", has been historically misused to artificially ripen fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas.

Samples worth around ₹22 lakh have been sent for laboratory testing after the seizure in Hapur

Around 200 kilograms of pedas were found packed inside contaminated plastic sacks and kept in unsanitary surroundings.

FSSAI reiterates that only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted in food and nutraceutical products