Question 1

Is Amul paneer safe to eat?

Accepted Answer

Amul paneer has an active FSSAI central licence with no enforcement actions in public records. However, the paneer category itself carries very high risk — FSSAI's own 2024-25 surveillance found 83% of paneer samples nationally failed safety standards. Check the current FSSAI score at khaanasuraksha.org.

Question 2

Which honey brand is safe in India?

Accepted Answer

The Centre for Science and Environment's 2020 investigation found 10 of 13 major honey brands in India failed an NMR purity test — including Dabur, Patanjali, and others. Organic India was not in the tested list. Check any honey brand's FSSAI record free at khaanasuraksha.org.

Question 3

Is MDH masala safe after Singapore ban?

Accepted Answer

MDH products were recalled by Singapore Food Agency and Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety in April 2024 for ethylene oxide pesticide above permissible limits. FSSAI launched a national inspection drive and cancelled 111 spice manufacturer licences. See the full MDH FSSAI record at khaanasuraksha.org.

Question 4

How can I check if a food brand is FSSAI licensed?

Accepted Answer

You can verify any food brand's FSSAI licence number at foscos.fssai.gov.in. For a pre-scored view of 111+ Indian food brands with recall history, adulteration risk, and source-linked FSSAI data, use KhaanaSuraksha.org — free, no login required.

Question 5

What food brands have been recalled in India?

Accepted Answer

Notable recalls include: Maggi noodles (2015, lead contamination — resolved); MDH and Everest spices (2024, ethylene oxide in Singapore/Hong Kong); unnamed paneer vendors (Karnataka FDA 2025, 159 of 163 samples failed). See the full recall tracker at khaanasuraksha.org/recalls.

Question 6

How to scan a food product barcode to check if it is genuine?

Accepted Answer

KhaanaSuraksha's barcode scanner (khaanasuraksha.org/scanner) lets you scan any packaged food barcode using your phone camera, upload a photo, or type the barcode number. We check it against Open Food Facts global database and FSSAI records to verify if the product appears genuine.

Food safety, answered