Reporting from the aisle.
Original reporting and explainers on India's packaged food — label rules, marketing claims, and what changes on the shelf. Every story cites its sources and links back to the codex.
Blinkit rat ice cream Kalyan video: what it reveals about dark-store food safety
A viral rat-in-freezer clip from a Blinkit hub in Kalyan has exposed how little consumers know about hygiene inside quick-commerce dark stores and frozen dessert cold chains.
Supreme Court vs FSSAI on warning labels: what it means for your snacks
As the Supreme Court questions FSSAI over delayed front-of-pack warnings, here’s how India’s junk food labelling war hits your daily chips, biscuits and colas.
Dead Rat in Food Parcel Viral: What the Khandwa Video Shows
A family says a mutton kolhapuri parcel from Bismillah Hotel contained a dead rat; officials have seized samples and opened a probe.
Sitapur mid day meal viral video: what happened and what is verified
A viral clip from a Sitapur government school showed watery curry and burnt roti, prompting verification, suspension and an FIR under the PM POSHAN scrutiny lens.
Sitapur mid day meal viral video: what happened and what’s verified
A viral clip from a Sitapur government school exposed watery curry and burnt rotis, prompting official verification, suspensions, and a wider food-safety debate.
Sitapur mid day meal viral video sparks outrage over school food
A viral clip from Chhangapur Primary School shows burnt rotis and watery curry, prompting suspensions, an inquiry, and renewed scrutiny of PM POSHAN.
Food Town Mumbai cockroach video raises restaurant hygiene fears
A cockroach-in-food complaint at The Food Town has reignited concerns about Mumbai restaurant hygiene, pest control and consumer complaint rights.
Noida soya chaap viral video: what’s verified, food safety risks, and how to stay safe
A disturbing soya chaap factory clip linked to Noida has shocked India. We sift verified facts from rumor and explain how to judge soya chaap hygiene.
Noida soya chaap viral video: what’s real and what’s not
A graphic clip tied to Noida’s Sector 27 went viral fast, but official reporting says the location is unverified and may be misattributed.
Soya chaap factory viral video: what’s real, what’s fake, and how to stay safe
A disturbing soya chaap clip claiming to show a Noida Sector 27 factory has horrified India. But its location is unverified. Here’s what’s real, what’s misinformation, and how to choose safer chaap.
Soya chaap viral video Noida: is India’s favourite mock meat safe to eat?
A disturbing clip of filthy soya chaap preparation has shocked India. We separate viral outrage from verified facts and explain what it means for your plate.
Rosier Foods paneer expired: how one reel shook India’s quick-commerce trust
A viral reel about allegedly expired Rosier Foods paneer delivered via a quick-commerce app has exposed safety gaps in India’s 10‑minute grocery boom.
Are Protein Bars Actually Healthy in India? Decoding the Hype
Influencers say India’s “high protein” bars hide sugar and additives. We decode labels, lab findings and FSSAI rules to separate real nutrition from smart marketing.
Swiggy Instamart FSSAI notice details: expired groceries and quick‑commerce safety
Nine FSSAI notices over alleged expired and contaminated groceries have put Swiggy Instamart under the scanner and raised wider questions about quick‑commerce food safety.
Lucknow shikanji viral video: toilet water, Charbagh station and food safety
A viral clip of a shikanji vendor allegedly using toilet water near Lucknow’s Charbagh station has sparked outrage. Here’s what’s proven, what isn’t, and how to protect yourself.
FSSAI’s nine notices over Swiggy Instamart expired food: what buyers must check
India’s food regulator has flagged rotten eggs, expired protein powder and spoiled parathas on Swiggy Instamart. Here’s what happened and how shoppers can protect themselves.
Bhelpuri viral video hygiene: is street bhelpuri safer than packaged chaat?
A viral clip of a lightning-fast bhelpuri vendor has reignited India’s street food hygiene fight. We break down FSSAI norms, microbial risks and packaged chaat trade-offs.
FSSAI misleading natural label rules: why zero sugar claims face scrutiny
FSSAI’s latest notices are putting ‘natural’, ‘zero sugar’, and ‘immunity booster’ claims under sharper scrutiny across biscuits, drinks, paneer, and spreads.
Kids health drink sugar content: what FoodPharmer’s viral reel missed
A viral FoodPharmer reel has exposed just how sugary India’s kids’ health drinks really are. We unpack the labels, science, and safer daily options for families.
Paper Boat ants in packet video: what it means for tetrapack safety
A viral video alleging ants in a sealed Paper Boat tetrapack is fuelling panic. We dissect what’s known, how tetrapack lines work, and how consumers can act.
The India Story food adulteration real facts: what’s true?
The film’s teasers amplify real fears about adulteration, but the cancer-linked number circulating online is not established public-health evidence.
Eggs removed from mid day meal India: nutrition, politics and what parents need to know
West Bengal’s ISKCON pilot has turned a school lunch tweak into a national fight over eggs, ideology and what poor children are allowed to eat.
Nipah virus Kerala what food to avoid: fruits, sap and food safety
A confirmed case in Kozhikode has revived fears about fruits and raw date palm sap, but the evidence points to a narrower risk than viral messages suggest.
FoodPharmer x Trustified expose teaser drives India’s food searches
The viral teaser has sparked brand speculation, certification questions, and urgent consumer searches, but the evidence is not fully public yet.