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South Central 89: India’s food safety crisis and BJP’s political reshuffle

In this week’s episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss raids and inspections across the country at restaurants and the prevalence of contaminated food even at top-end eateries. They are joined by food influencer and author Krish Ashok, and TNM reporter Shivani Kava.

Newslaundry · Aug 24

Himachal Pradesh bans sale, use of ‘analogue paneer’ passed off as real paneer

Himachal Pradesh has banned non-dairy analogue paneer being sold as genuine. This action follows market surveillance and laboratory testing by the Food Safety Department. Suppliers were found substituting milk fat with vegetable oils in paneer-like products. Restaurants and hotels must now clearly declare any non-dairy alternatives to consumers. Food business…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Jharkhand protests: HC stays cancellation of 11th, 13th JPSC appointments; gives relief to 450 candidates

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed government notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations, as well as the recruitment of food safety officers. The order provides relief to around 450 candidates, allowing them to continue in service pending the state’s response and investigation.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

WHO to create Alliance for Food Safety

The network will have its first meeting in Geneva, Switzerland in May

Salon · Mar 15, 2024

Food safety officials conduct raids on 502 shawarma outlets across Kerala

Unhygienic Thiruvananthapuram shawarma outlets face crackdown by food safety authorities for violating guidelines, risking public health.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Telangana gears up for food safety checks after McDonald’s ‘cheesy deception’ in Maharashtra

Telangana food safety officials to conduct quality checks in McDonald's outlets following a licence suspension in Maharashtra.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Suspected food poisoning: municipal health wing, Food Safety dept. give clean chit to hotel

Eight youngsters had reportedly complained of discomfort after having food from the hotel on Wednesday midnight. The hotel remains shut on the directions of the police

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Steps for smooth conduct of State School Arts Festival

Ensure foolproof security & food safety at State School Arts Festival in Kollam starting Jan 4. Emergency services, MVD, KSRTC, lifeguards, counselling centre & green protocol. Ulsavam mobile app for online registration & result declaration.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Food safety inspections across Kerala to ensure chicken dishes are safe for consumption

Food Safety department conducts inspections across State to ensure safe chicken dishes for consumption. Follow-up action taken on test results.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

With Mandala Puja nearing, heavy rush of pilgrims at Sabarimala

Over 1 lakh pilgrims flock to Sabarimala for Mandala Puja, police regulate flow of devotees & vehicles, Thanka Anki procession to set off from Aranmula. Food Safety dept. unearths violations, fines imposed.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023