Food Safety
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Food safety regulator permits higher pesticide residue in spices, herbs in certain cases
The government, however, said that India has ‘one of the most stringent standards’ in this regard.
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FSSAI to test samples of spices sold in India after Hong Kong, Singapore recall products
The two countries have raised alarm as the products they tested contained cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.
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Hong Kong authorities recall, ban sale of four Everest, MDH spice products imported from India
The food staples were found to contain ethylene oxide, a pesticide that is proven to cause cancer in humans.
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Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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Singapore authorities recall Everest Fish Curry Masala imported from India, allege pesticide content
The regulator said that the product contained high levels of ethylene oxide that could create health issues on long-term exposure.
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Consumer rights body asks FSSAI to look into allegations about Nestlé adding sugar to baby products
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also issued a notice to the food regulator in connection with the matter.
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Nestlé adds 3 grams of sugar per serving to all Cerelac products in India: Report
Nestlé India said in a statement that its “products manufactured in India are in full and strict compliance with CODEX standards...and local specifications’.
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Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Karnataka bans colouring agent Rhodamine B in cotton candy, gobi manchurian
A senior official said that Rhodamine B is carciogenic and has not been approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
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Don’t use newspapers to pack or store food items, food regulator tells vendors, consumers
The authority said that printing inks may contain chemicals that seep into food, thus causing health problems.
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Sweetener aspartame is set to be classified as possibly carcinogenic – but there’s no need to panic
The regulators agree that it’s safe for a person to consume 40mg of aspartame per kilogram of their body weight per day – far more than most people do.
Gunter Kuhnle, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Child rights body asks Bournvita manufacturer to withdraw misleading advertisements
It has been alleged that the health drink contains high sugar content.
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Why it is okay to reheat food more than once and how it can be done safely
Toxins pose the greatest risk of illness, which increases if food has been poorly handled or cooled too slowly after initial cooking or reheating.
Enzo Palombo, The Conversation & Sarah McLean, The Conversation
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Zomato assault row: Delivery executive files case against Bengaluru woman, says she abused him
In his FIR, Kamaraj has accused Hitesha Chandranee of repeatedly hitting him with her sandal.
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The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker