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Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet, valued for its high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. However, when fish and shellfish are improperly handled, stored or prepared, they can become a serious source of foodborne illness. Health experts warn that seafood poisoning is often dismissed as a minor digestive issue, but
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Key Update Six students of a government college in Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu were hospitalised on February 18, 2026, after consuming a soft drink purchased from the college canteen that allegedly contained an animal part. Doctors admitted them to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) after they reported nausea. Authorities discharged the students the
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Key Update The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health
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Key Development Street food continues to attract large crowds in Thiruvananthapuram, offering affordable, tasty meals and a steady income for small entrepreneurs. However, as the number of vendors rises rapidly, regulatory oversight has failed to keep pace, raising concerns about hygiene and quality control. Consumers prefer these outlets because they serve flavourful food at much
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Key Development A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express from Allahabad to Delhi flagged a food safety concern after staff served hot rotis and kachoris heated inside sealed plastic packets. She shared a video on X, questioning why officials reheated food in packaging that did not mention it was microwave-safe. In the clip, a staff
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Key Update Three more individuals who consumed seafood at a hotel in Vizhinjam sought medical care at a private hospital on Wednesday, a day after two Kollam residents who dined at the same outlet died. The new patients — aged 52, 39 and 28 and residing in Thiruvananthapuram — reported mild symptoms. Doctors admitted them
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