Research: "Words" matter in messages about food safety and freshness
The words "use" or "use by" seemed to speak more directly to the perceived food safety consequences of consuming food after the date indicated on the box, which could consequently increase food waste, according to research by Rickard and his colleagues.
Nov 05, 2022, 20:18 PM IST
How safe is your food? Delhi's audit of high-risk food biz to find out
The food safety department's order, issued on Wednesday, directed audit of all types of high-risk food business premises by engaging third party audit agency and to promote all FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) initiatives in their respective districts under MOU (2021-22) with immediate effect.
Feb 10, 2022, 23:00 PM IST
FSSAI Survey: 24.2 percent of edible oils have poor quality
FSSAI has released a survey on the quality of edible oils, according to which more than 24 percent of the edible oils sold in the country are of poor quality.
Jan 11, 2022, 09:16 AM IST
Food safety in India at risk due to egg contamination, says study – Read
Recently, a number of eggs in the domestic market, in retail shops were collected and tested and were found to contain large amounts of salmonella both on the shell and inside the egg.
Sep 12, 2017, 08:31 AM IST
'Artificial eggs' made out of 'plastic' found in Orissa school; This is how you can identify fake eggs
With similar cases now being reported more often, it is very important that one knows how to identify artificial eggs.
Jun 30, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
Plastic rice in Indian markets? Here's how to identify fake rice
But, the good news is that you can easily find out whether the rice you bought from the grocery store is real or fake, using some tricks – in fact, you can try it at home.
Jun 07, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Are your eggs safe to eat? 'Artificial eggs' made out of 'plastic' sold in Kolkata market; shopkeeper arrested
The sale of dangerous eggs came to light after a woman lodged a general diary with the Karaya police station alleging that plastic eggs are being sold in the market.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Learning cooking skills via bestselling cookbooks? It could make you sick
Scientists say bestselling cookbooks give little useful advice about reducing the risk of foodborne illness, particularly in recipes involving meat products.
Mar 28, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Preparing food? Follow these five key safety steps to prevent foodborne illness!
Unsafe food causes many diseases, ranging from diarrhoeal diseases to various forms of cancer.
Nov 25, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Five things to keep in mind while buying frozen foods!
Quality and safety are some of the things one should keep in mind while purchasing frozen foods.
Nov 16, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
Sellers fined for selling substandard eatables in Ludhniana
The fine was imposed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General)-cum-Adjudicating Officer Rishi Pal Singh.
Aug 25, 2016, 01:02 AM IST
Alarming! Only 1 out of 15 food businesses registered with FSSAI
Only one out of every 15 food businesses in the country is registered with the food safety watchdog FSSAI despite several extensions of the deadline for obtaining licences.
Feb 10, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Walkathon sensitises vendors, consumers on food safety
Four stalls serving popular snacks like 'kachori', 'puri' and 'chaat' were put up to demonstrate food safety at the walkathon, a part of the Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan.
Dec 13, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
Nestle sells 3.3 cr packs of Maggi in 10 days
Nestle India said it had to bear an exceptional cost of Rs 476.2 crore.
Nov 20, 2015, 21:07 PM IST
Sweet poison: Check out for adulteration in sweets this Diwali
Diwali is a festival of happiness, prosperity and all the goodness in life. But unfortunately, some elements are lurking in the shadows to spoil your Diwali.
Nov 10, 2015, 21:25 PM IST
App to help conduct concealed food safety observations
The app helps create of checklists to record aspects such as hand hygiene, the adequacy of hand-washing facilities, the temperature in coolers holding ready-to-eat foods and the presence of potentially hazardous foods.
Oct 06, 2015, 23:36 PM IST
Barack Obama nominates FDA's No 2 official to lead agency
President Barack Obama has nominated the Food and Drug Administration's second-highest ranking official, Dr Robert Califf, to lead the agency, which regulates consumer products ranging from medications to seafood to cigarettes.
Sep 16, 2015, 08:55 AM IST
FSSAI asks manufacturers to maintain quality of milk products
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to facilitate setting up of infrastructure facilities in metros so as to ensure quality of milk and its products ahead of the festive season.
Sep 08, 2015, 21:40 PM IST
FSSAI to frame norms for product approval in 6 months
To streamline its product approval process, food safety watchdog FSSAI will frame a new set of regulations in next six months, after the earlier procedures had to be scrapped following court orders, including in the Maggi noodles case.
Aug 31, 2015, 22:22 PM IST
Mere suspicion about sub-standard food item enough for action: FSSAI
Food Safety Standards Association of India (FSSAI) Wednesday argued in the Bombay High Court that a mere suspicion about a food snack being sub-standard in quality would be a reasonable ground to take appropriate steps to stop the sale of the product.
Jul 22, 2015, 21:04 PM IST