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Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stern warning to food businesses across the state, cautioning them against violations of food safety regulations. In a recent announcement, FDA Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar emphasized that strict...
If you have a milk allergy, you’ll want to think twice before reaching for a bag of Lay’s. The FDA has just escalated a recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips to its most serious classification—Class I—meaning...
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Skincare brand XYST partners with Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart to expand market reach
XYST, a premium skincare brand that is FDA-approved and derma-certified, has entered into a strategic partnership with major Indian e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Nykaa,...
Heavy metals in most chocolates not likely to pose health risks, study finds
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ASTA engages with Spices Board of India over ETO concerns: Asserts vital role in maintaining spice safety and US FDA compliance
The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) has reached out to the Spices Board of India to clarify that ethylene oxide (ETO) is sanctioned for...
After pesticide controversy, MDH now under fire for salmonella contamination
Nearly one-third of shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) have allegedly been declined by the United States since October 2023 due to...
US FDA probes contamination allegations in Indian spices MDH and Everest
The U.S. FDA is currently gathering information on products from Indian spice makers MDH and Everest after Hong Kong halted sales of some of...
FSSAI verifies authentic cheese in McDonald’s India; Westlife Foodworld addresses concerns amid FDA scrutiny
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially verified that McDonald’s India exclusively employs authentic cheese, as stated by Westlife Foodworld...
FDA allows yogurt manufacturers to highlight type 2 diabetes risk reduction claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized yogurt manufacturers to highlight that their products may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.According...
Maharashtra launches statewide fast-food chain inspections after McDonald’s cheese controversy
After the discovery of misleading claims regarding the substitution of real cheese with alternatives in burgers and nuggets at a McDonald's outlet last week,...
McDonald’s removes ‘cheese’ from outlet menus in Maharashtra following FDA suspension
Westlife Foodworld, the operator of McDonald’s establishments in western and southern India, has changed the names of eight items following the suspension of its...
McDonald’s engages with authorities amid controversy over cheese substitutes
Fast food major McDonald’s franchise for west and south India on Friday said it is engaging with the “competent authorities” amid reports of Maharashtra...
McDonald’s faces regulatory heat: Maharashtra FDA revokes license amid cheese substitution allegations
The FDA has taken action against the fast-food titan McDonald's, alleging deceptive practices related to the substitution of real cheese with alternatives in burgers...
Dunkin’ rolls out SPARKD’ energy drink range amid Panera’s legal battles over high-caffeine drink
Dunkin’ has introduced a new energy drink to its menu, just as its rival Panera Bread grapples with multiple lawsuits related to its own...