Food

Maharashtra FDA chief cautions eateries near schools, colleges, cites 8‑10‑day crackdown

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief warned food outlets operating close to schools and colleges that violations will trigger a major enforcement action within the next eight to ten days.

19 Aug 2026

Otters Club challenges FDA paneer safety report, cites FSSAI certification

The dairy brand Otters Club has refuted the US FDA’s finding on its paneer, asserting that the product holds certification from India’s food regulator, FSSAI.

19 Aug 2026

Chef Shows How to Make Crispy Rice‑Onion Paratha for Breakfast

A chef demonstrates a quick recipe that turns leftover rice and onions into crunchy breakfast parathas, a hit with kids.

19 Aug 2026

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Defends Rs 5 Lakh Fine on Pune Sweet Shop

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner upheld a Rs 5 lakh penalty imposed on a Pune sweet shop, after a Bombay court ordered compensation for the shop.

19 Aug 2026

Food Safety Team Seizes 18 Ghee Samples from Indore Dairy, Sends for Testing

Food safety officials raided Maa Baglamukhi Enterprises in Indore, seized 18 ghee samples from Gujarat brands Muthan and Shri Anand, and forwarded them for laboratory analysis.

18 Aug 2026

Food Safety Dept Seizes Suspect Sweets in Ferozepur, Sends Samples to Lab

The Punjab Food Safety Department intercepted batches of sweets in Ferozepur and Makhu, collecting samples for laboratory analysis.

18 Aug 2026

Indore Food Safety Team Seizes 1,750 Liters of Ghee from Maan Baglamukhi Enterprises

Food safety officials in Indore seized 1,750 liters of ghee from Maan Baglamukhi Enterprises and sent 18 samples of Muthan and Shri Anand brand ghee from Gujarat for testing, valuing the seized stock at ₹6.8 lakh.

18 Aug 2026

Mathura: 500 Kg of Contaminated Paneer Destroyed Amid Fake Dairy Probe

In Mathura, authorities destroyed 500 kilograms of paneer found contaminated, as part of an ongoing investigation into a fake dairy racket.

18 Aug 2026

FSSAI Chief Inspects Food Testing Labs in Jammu & Kashmir

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) chief visited Jammu & Kashmir to assess the state’s food testing laboratories, ensuring compliance with national safety standards.

18 Aug 2026

MTR Unveils New Product Line Featuring Authentic North Karnataka Flavours

MTR has introduced a fresh range of food products that showcase the distinct flavours of North Karnataka, a region celebrated for its unique culinary heritage.

18 Aug 2026

Exploring Punjabi Street Food: Kulcha, Chhole & More

A feature takes readers through the flavors of Punjab, spotlighting the iconic kulcha and chhole dishes.

18 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Seizes 200kg of Illicit Analogue Paneer

Chhattisgarh authorities confiscated 200 kilograms of analogue paneer during a routine inspection, citing concerns over food safety and illegal production.

18 Aug 2026