After Mumbai birthday cake ordeal, pins & wires in food banned | TheBriefWire
After Mumbai birthday cake ordeal, pins & wires in food banned
Published 13 June 2026 ยท local
The nationwide advisory, issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 12, follows reports of metallic pins and wires being found
The nationwide advisory, issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 12, follows reports of metallic pins and wires being found in cakes and attached to food packets. โThere exists a significant risk that such pins may inadvertently be consumed by consumers, resulting in injury and adverse health consequences,โ FSSAI said in its advisory.
Published: June 14, 2026 โข 2:56 AM IST ยท Updated: June 14, 2026 โข 3:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The nationwide advisory, issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 12, follows reports of metallic pins and wires being found in cakes and attached to food packets.
โThere exists a significant risk that such pins may inadvertently be consumed by consumers, resulting in injury and adverse health consequences,โ FSSAI said in its advisory.