Food Safety

Police seized 14 tons of expired frozen Australian lamb meat intended for traditional markets in Jakarta and Tangerang before Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026 AD. Four suspects have been identified with distinct roles.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Hyderabad's Madhapur Special Operations Team raided two locations and seized over 5,000 litres of adulterated cooking oil along with 5,000 kg of wheat flour. The accused are a father-son duo from Rajasthan. The operation took place on March 9, 2026.

Two judicial investigations have been opened in France following the suspicious deaths of two babies who consumed Guigoz infant formula recalled by Nestlé due to possible contamination with the cereulide toxin. In Angers and Bordeaux, authorities are examining whether this bacterial substance is responsible, with no causal link established yet. The Health and Agriculture ministries are monitoring the health alert closely.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

The National Consumer Commission has recalled a batch of Nestlé's NAN Special Pro HA infant formula due to potential contamination with a harmful toxin. The product, sold in South Africa and exported to Namibia and Eswatini, affects 800-gram tins for babies aged zero to twelve months. Consumers are advised to return the items for a full refund.

Negotiators from EU states and the European Parliament reached an agreement in Brussels to ease strict genetically modified organism rules. Foods altered with modern techniques could soon be sold without special labeling. The deal still requires formal approval.

December 02, 2025 Reported by AI

Chile's Ministry of Health issued a food alert after detecting the bacterium listeria monocytogenes in Fresco brand chicken pepper sandwiches. The issue was identified in the Ñuble Region during a routine inspection. Authorities ordered the immediate recall of the affected batch and advised against consumption.