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Kochi Medical Facility Treats 75 Students for Suspected Food Poisoning After Picnic 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 28, 2024
Food Poisoning Incident in Kochi In Kochi, Kerala, the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery admitted 75 individuals, mainly students from Kozhikode, who experienced suspected food poisoning after a picnic on Wednesday. The group, from Karunyatheeram Special School in Kattippara, Kozhikode, travelled to Kochi with their caregivers, who also required medical attention. The team comprised
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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: Know the Difference, Stay Safe!0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- November 27, 2024
Food allergies and food intolerances often get confused, but they have key differences that are important for your health. A food allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to a food protein, triggering symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening. On the other hand, food intolerance involves difficulty digesting certain foods, leading to discomforts
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Nearly 30 Students Fall Ill Again at Zilla Parishad High School Due to Contaminated Meals 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 27, 2024
Report On Tuesday, nearly 30 students at Maganoor Zilla Parishad High School, Mahbubnagar, Telangana fell ill after consuming mid-day meals contaminated with food poisoning and worms. Authorities immediately transferred the affected students to the government hospital in Makthal for treatment. Around 3:30 p.m., the students complained of stomach pains and nausea shortly after eating. Due
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Strict Food Safety Inspections During Mandala Season in Kerala 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 27, 2024
Intensified Inspections During Mandala Season The Food Safety Department has intensified inspections in Idukki district, Kerala during the Mandala season. Officials are actively inspecting bakeries, hotels, chip shops, and other eateries in areas frequented by Sabarimala pilgrims. Over two days, officials inspected 35 shops in Kumily, Vandiperiyar, and Kuttikkanam. With the help of a mobile
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Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 26, 2024
Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and
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FSSAI Sets New Limits for Contaminants and Bans Veterinary Drugs in Food Production 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, 2024, setting limits for crop contaminants and banning the use of veterinary drugs in food production. Limits Set for Ochratoxin A and Deoxynivalenol in Food Products The regulations specify that the
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