India Needs More Officers Like Tukaram Mundhe

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

In recent weeks, Maharashtra has witnessed an unusually aggressive crackdown on food adulteration. Raids have been conducted across multiple districts. Adulterated paneer has been seized. Fake dairy products have been discovered. Substandard edible oils have been confiscated. Unhygienic food

International

US Rice Found High in Arsenic, Indian Basmati Among Safest: Report

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

A new food safety report has raised serious concerns over the arsenic content in rice consumed in the United States. According to independent testing by consumer health groups, rice grown in the US contains significantly higher levels of inorganic arsenic, a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and developmental issues. In contrast, Indian basmati and […]

North India State News

Paneer Emerges as Most Adulterated Food Item in Noida and Greater Noida

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

A recent food safety investigation conducted from April 2024 to March 2025 across Noida and Greater Noida has revealed disturbing levels of adulteration in paneer, one of the most commonly consumed dairy products in Indian households. Out of 122 samples collected, 83 were analyzed, and 83% of those failed to meet acceptable quality standards. Shockingly, […]

National

Food Minister Seeks Crackdown on Adulterated Paneer Sales Across India

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has raised an alarm over the rising sale of adulterated and fake paneer across the country. In a formal communication, he urged Health Minister J P Nadda to take immediate steps to curb the circulation of substandard paneer in restaurants, fast food outlets, and local markets. The concern follows a growing […]

State News West India

Health Experts Warn of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2025

Medical professionals have issued warnings regarding the increasing cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. The alert follows reports suggesting potential links between food consumption and bacterial infections that may trigger the condition. “GBS occurs when the body’s immune system