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Uttar Pradesh, May 24,2023 In a suspected case of food poisoning, around 70 people, including several children, were admitted to the hospital after consuming food at a wedding feast in Madharpur village, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. Among the dishes served, ‘rasgulla,’ a milk-based sweet, was identified as the potential cause. The condition of the patients is
READ MOREKey Development Three employees of a Khajuraho resort in Madhya Pradesh died, and two remain on ventilator support, after suspected food poisoning during a staff lunch. A total of 11 workers were hospitalised, according to health department officials. Several are still undergoing treatment at Jayarogya Hospital attached to Gwalior Medical College. Administration Confirms Deaths, Announces
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Key Development Suspected food poisoning led to the deaths of three inmates at a care home in Ernakulam district within a week, according to the Health Department. The Directorate of Health Services recorded the incident in the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), making it one of the few officially documented food poisoning–related deaths in Kerala.
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Key Update Thirty-five people, including children, developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating red snapper fish, locally known as chemballi, in Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, and severe stomach pain shortly after consuming the meal. The affected families had bought the fish from coastal markets in Kanjiramkulam, Oorambu, Chamavila, and Kuruvadu.
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Overview A 2024 assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission found that 24% of household tap water samples failed microbiological quality standards, raising concerns about drinking water and food safety in rural India. The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that while 76% of samples passed laboratory tests, nearly one in four did not meet safety norms.
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Key Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
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