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A study by ICMR-NIN and international researchers reveals that low-income children in Hyderabad are receiving poor-quality and unsafe eggs. Smaller and cracked eggs are routinely diverted to government nutrition programs and poorer communities, posing significant food safety risks due to potential bacterial contamination and lack of cold storage.

Mumbai's Koli women are transforming their traditional fish trade into a corporate venture with Daryavardi Producer Company Limited. This community-owned enterprise, inspired by the Amul model, focuses on streamlined operations, product development, and modern marketing. Learning about improved packaging, they aim to elevate their business from a cottage industry to a significant player in the Blue Economy.

Food adulteration in India poses a significant public health crisis, with contaminated milk, paneer, and processed foods causing severe health issues and even deaths. Recent incidents highlight widespread violations, including a deadly milk contamination in Andhra Pradesh and large seizures of adulterated paneer in Surat, underscoring the urgent need for stricter regulations and enforcement.

Your kitchen sponge, a breeding ground for millions of microbes, emits foul odors as bacteria thrive in its moist, food-laden fibers. These tiny organisms, including potentially harmful strains, can spread germs across your kitchen. To combat this, experts recommend sanitizing sponges with high heat or replacing them every one to two weeks.

Oral cancer often begins subtly, with persistent mouth ulcers and painless white or red patches being easily overlooked. Experts warn that changes in chewing, swallowing, voice, or unusual mouth sensations, even if minor, demand medical attention. Early detection through regular dental check-ups is vital for improved survival rates, yet awareness remains a significant challenge across India.

Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.

Manchester United is facing challenges both on and off the field. The Old Trafford stadium has been hit with a mouse infestation, leading to a food hygiene rating drop to two stars. The club is also addressing a leaking roof issue. Despite robust pest control efforts, immediate action is required to meet hygiene standards.

To help consumers make informed choice about outlets from where they order food online, the Punjab government has directed the online food delivery companies operating in the state to display the hygiene rating of all the food business operators registered with them.

This decision was taken to improve the online order and delivery mechanism of the food supply in the state.

The food safety department of Panchkula has asked hotels and restaurants to get hygiene rating certificate and online training from the department, besides getting their food business registered with them.

All food outlets, from small dhabas to five-star hotels , will be graded according to their level of food hygiene and cleanliness.

Health minister Veena George said the hygiene star certification of hotels as part of the Right for Good Food campaign has started in the state. So far, 519 hotels in the state have been given this certification.

The online food delivery aggregator companies operating in Punjab will not be able to deliver food from outlets without hygiene rating.

Restaurants and hotels will soon have to display hygiene ratings on their doors. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is set to make such ratings mandatory for all restaurants along with presence of a food supervisor to monitor compliance of food regulation and ensure safety of food served.