Jan 7, 2020
Conduct at least 40 checks a month,Noida food safety officers told
The food safety and drug administration department of Uttar Pradesh has instructed the food safety department of the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration to conduct at least 40 checks every month at manufacturing units.
According to the order, every food safety officer (FSO) will have to conduct at least 40 checks every month which should include checking at least five manufacturing units, 15 licensed firms which have the turnover of 12 lakh or more and 20 firms whose turnover is below 12 lakhs.
The order also specifies that the inspection documents should have all the details of the case and the improvement suggestions should also be mentioned. The detailed report should be submitted to the concerned senior officials within three working days, the order said.
“The order came on January 1. Now, all FSOs will have to conduct at least 40 checks every month. We will also be focusing on canteens in the district to ensure that employees are served better quality food,” said Sanjay Sharma, a food safety official.
There are nine FSOs in the district and at 40 checks a month per officer, the FSOs are to conduct a total of 360 inspections every month, as per the new orders.
The food safety department of Gautam Budh Nagar had conducted surprise checks at various high-end restaurants and bars in the district on New Year’s eve as well. Officials said that they had taken at least 12 samples from various restaurants during the check as well as on customer complaints.
According to officials, samples from branded food outlets, restaurant and bars were collected from Mall of India, Noida Sector 18, Logix mall in sector 32 and from a restaurant of a leading hotel chain in Greater Noida.
Officials collected samples of sauces, milk, paneer, flavors and pasta.
“We had also conducted surprise checks at various up-market restaurants and bars in Noida and Greater Noida to ensure that people were served good quality food items. We have taken 12 samples. The samples have been sent for furthers tests to a laboratory in Lucknow,” said Sharma.
On December 25 last year as well, officials took samples of food flavors from a leading bakery chain in Delhi-NCR, which turned out to be expired. The samples have been sent for further investigation, they said.
Why mayonnaise is among the unhealthiest foods you must be having
01/5All for the love of mayonnaise!
Can you imagine a delicious club sandwich without mayonnaise? Well, it is next to impossible to imagine a delicious sandwich or a burger without this delightful condiment. Mayonnaise has turned out to be one of the most inseparable parts of our delicacies. But did you know that your favourite mayonnaise is one of the most unhealthy foods you have been eating on a daily basis all this while!
One of the most widely used condiments around the world- Mayonnaise has been a major ingredient used in several cuisines like Italian, American and Mexican to name a few. Loaded with high-fat, this delicious condiment has a calorie dense composition, which makes it one of the most fattening foods when paired with other delights. Read on to know more about this delight and what makes it one of the most unhealthy foods.READMORE
02/5What is mayonnaise ?
The drool-worthy taste of this delight is prepared with a combination of oil, egg yolk any acidic liquid (like lemon juice or vinegar). To accentuate the taste, a small quantity of white mustard is also added(optional) along with salt and pepper and other spices. This mixture is blended well until it attains a thick consistency.
03/5What makes mayonnaise unhealthy?
Mayonnaise is prepared using the process of emulsification, wherein it is made with egg yolk, oil, vinegar or lime juice. In some cases when the preparation and storage of mayonnaise is not done in the right way it leads way for bacteria to breed. What's more, the presence of oil makes it more fattening. In fact, a spoonful of mayonnaise has around 94 calories, which can simply increase your calorie intake unknowingly.
It has been observed in a few studies that homemade mayonnaise turns out to be a breeding ground for bacteria, if it is not prepared and stored properly. As compared to the commercially prepared mayonnaise, which is prepared with additives and preservatives. However, in both the cases, mayonnaise is high on calories. Hence, it is always advised to keep a check on the quantity of mayonnaise consumed. Especially, if you trying to lose weight then mayonnaise based delicacies can ruin your efforts to lose weight.
04/5Is low-fat mayonnaise good for health?
The taste of mayonnaise is such that replacing it with any other condiment can be heart-wrenching! So, what’s the solution? These days there are many aletertantivers to mayonnaise such low-fat mayonnaise, which is believed to have less-fattening composition, but is it a great option to go for? Well, low-fat mayonnaise is a great option for someone who is trying to lose weight as it has a fat content replaced with starches. However, it also depends from type to type of mayonnaise.
05/5Verdict
If staying in shape is on your mind then going for a low-fat mayonnaise is a great idea. Not only does it help in managing the calorie count but at the same time doesn't compromise on the taste. However, proper storage of mayonnaise is one of the most important things, which can make it healthy or unhealthy. Keeping the mayonnaise bottle open for hours can spoil it by allowing the bacteria in the air to mix up and ruin the goodness. Hence, mindful consumption of mayonnaise is advised to maintain a healthy weight along with keeping an eye on food safety standards to avoid spoilage of mayonnaise is the right way to relish this delight.
Fact Check: Can Consuming Wax-Coated Apples Kill You? Misleading Video Getting Viral
A viral video on social media claims that consuming a wax-coated apple can kill you. It further claims that wax coating on apples is harmful for health. Vishvas News investigated and found that the viral post is misleading.
Claim
A viral video on social media shared by a social media user Dikshita Mahanta reads: “They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But I think a single apple like this is enough to kill u soon because of its harmful wax coating in it. Have experienced it today while my sister was about to cut this apple. Take care people.. Safety is now at ur own hands.” Here is the archived version of the viral post.
Investigation
A video clip shared on social media shows someone scrapping off a white substance from apple’s skin. The caption states that the white substance scrapped off from the apple’s skin is wax and consuming it can be harmful for health.
When Vishvas News started its investigation, we found a report by the Food and Agricultural Organization of United States. As per the report, the surfaces of certain fresh fruit are coated with waxes or are treated with other food additives that act as protective coatings and/or help to preserve the freshness and quality of the fruit.
Below is a screenshot of the regulation which says wax coating may be used on the surface of the fruit to help to preserve the freshness and quality of the fruit:
As per the regulation of food additives, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), following are the food-grade wax approved by FSSAI and its recommended maximum level:
According to the Center for Food Safety, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, fruits coated with food-grade waxes are generally safe to eat. To enjoy the benefits of consuming fresh fruits, always purchase them from reliable shops and wash them (including those with skins and rinds that are not to be eaten) thoroughly under running tap water to remove any lingering dirt before peeling, cutting and eating.
The report further states that “These waxes, as kinds of food additives, have been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, an international food safety authority and are considered that their uses in foods are not of safety concern.”
According to Dr. Neeraj Kant, Asstt. Director, New Delhi Municipal Corporation, if food-grade waxes are used as a coating on fruits, then there is no harm in consuming those fruits.
Vishvas News also spoke to Dr. A.C. Mishra, Joint Director (Standards), Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He said: “Certain types of food-grade waxes are approved by FSSAI that are used for the coating in fruits. Such types of waxes do not cause harm by consuming fruits coated with these wax.”
Conclusion: Post claiming that wax-coated apples can kill you is misleading.
CLAIM REVIEW : Waxed apples are harmful for health and can kill you
Agri Dept teams inspect 40 jaggery manufacturing units
Agriculture officials during an inspection in Jalandhar.
Jalandhar, January 5
Teams of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department inspected 40 roadside jaggery manufacturing units here on Saturday.
The teams led by Chief Agriculture Officer Dr Nazar Singh monitored the production process in these units. The manufacturers have been asked not to keep jaggery in the open on roadside for sale.
Chief Agriculture Officer said, “Punjab Agricultural University has already imparted training to jaggery manufacturers for preparing a safe and quality product under the Mission Tandarust Punjab. The training was aimed at enhancing the quality and hygiene of the produce by ensuring chemical-free manufacturing. The teams exhorted the manufacturers to keep the jaggery in glass jars or air tight boxes for sale. They were asked to use high standards while manufacturing.”
He added that these measures will not only improve the quality of the jaggery but also increase the income of the owners as people love to buy safe and healthy products.
They were also asked to get a licence from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
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