Food

Uttar Pradesh mandates 'use‑by' dates on all loose sweets, says Food Department

The Uttar Pradesh Food Department has ordered that all loose sweets sold in the state must display a ‘use‑by’ date, aiming to improve consumer safety.

28 Sep 2026

Jaipur Food Safety Team Finds 4‑Day Old Gravy in Cocoon Hospital Kitchen

A food safety squad inspected five private hospitals in Jaipur and discovered a four‑day old gravy in the refrigerator of Cocoon Hospital’s kitchen, along with artificial food colour and other irregularities.

28 Sep 2026

Uttar Pradesh Mandates Use-By Dates on Loose Sweets to Ensure Safety

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new regulation requiring loose sweets sold in markets to display a use‑by date, aiming to improve food safety and protect consumers.

28 Sep 2026

Chennai Faces Milk Shortage as Supplies Tighten on Sep 28, 2026

On September 28, 2026, Chennai residents reported a shortage of milk, prompting officials to examine the supply chain.

28 Sep 2026

UP Food Authority Bans Toxic Coolants in Sweets, Requires Use-By Dates

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSDA) has banned the use of toxic diary coolants in sweets sold in Uttar Pradesh and now requires a use‑by date on all loose sweets.

28 Sep 2026

Cuttack Food Safety Officer Transferred After Paneer Adulteration Crackdown

The Odisha food safety department moved the Cuttack officer responsible for a recent crackdown on adulterated paneer.

28 Sep 2026

Uttar Pradesh Mandates Use-By Date Labelling on All Sweets

The Uttar Pradesh government has made it compulsory for all sweet manufacturers and retailers to display the use‑by date on their products. The decision follows inspections that found many outlets failing to provide clear manufacture and expiry information to consumers.

28 Sep 2026

Nestle India Responds to Viral Video Alleging Worms in Maggi Packet

Nestle India has responded to a viral video that claimed worms were found inside a Maggi noodles packet. The company said it is investigating the allegation and reassured consumers about product safety.

28 Sep 2026

25 Hotels Shut Down in Andhra Pradesh Over Food Safety Violations

Food safety authorities in Andhra Pradesh have closed 25 hotels across the state after finding serious violations in food handling and hygiene.

27 Sep 2026

From Doi Maach to Lahsuni Kadhi: Food Historian Maps India’s Culinary Mosaic

A food historian traces how regional dishes such as Doi Maach and Lahsuni Kadhi shaped his palate, underscoring the breadth of India’s culinary heritage.

27 Sep 2026

Actor Vikrant Massey to Open Musafir Café in Dharamshala by Summer Next Year

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey announced that his Musafir Café brand will launch in Dharamshala, Uttarakhand, with operations slated to begin by the summer of next year.

27 Sep 2026

The Tribune Features Chef Vaibhav Bhargava

The Tribune has published a profile on chef Vaibhav Bhargava, outlining his culinary journey.

27 Sep 2026