Incidents like a human finger in ice cream, a dead mouse found in Hershey’s syrup, and even a lizard in soup have spotlighted food safety failures. The key for consumers is keeping strong evidence such as photos and details of the order or batch. You can report problems via food delivery apps, FSSAI’s portal, or consumer forums for faster follow-up.
Starting April 1, the Uttar Pradesh government will require expiry dates stamped on all eggs, including individual eggs and cartons. Any egg lacking the date will be destroyed or treated as unfit for consumption. The move is designed to improve food safety and accountability while tackling issues around proper egg storage across the state.
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FSSAI has directed all food businesses to use only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts, banning Ashwagandha leaves in any form. The move follows findings that some manufacturers were using leaves despite earlier guidance. The Ayush Ministry has also issued matching instructions, tightening compliance expectations for products containing the herb.
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