Food Safety: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Health
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 5, 2026
Food Manifest Report Food safety officials recently inspected the hostel mess at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) and discovered alarming unsanitary conditions. During their inspection on Tuesday evening, they collected a dinner food sample and sent it to the state food testing lab for analysis. They found the kitchen infested with cockroaches and discarded expired amchur
READ MOREReport Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium officials are tightening food and water safety measures for the T20 match between India and England on Friday in Pune, following a GBS outbreak in parts of the city. The state government has issued new guidelines to ensure public health and safety. Santosh Bobde, honorary joint secretary of MCA,
READ MOREReport Coca-Cola recall specific batches of its beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after routine safety checks at its Ghent facility in Belgium revealed high chlorate levels. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss, and Tropico, with production codes ranging from “328 GE” to “338 GE.” Health
READ MORELatex allergies are relatively common, affecting a small but significant portion of the population. People with latex allergies react to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. This allergy is typically triggered by direct contact with latex products such as gloves, balloons, and medical equipment. However,
READ MOREReport Despite the central government’s 2014 ban on Chinese garlic due to health concerns, it is now openly sold in Assam markets, with authorities turning a blind eye. Sources indicate that Chinese garlic enters the state from Bangladesh through two key routes—Jowai in Meghalaya and the Barak Valley. As a result, it has increasingly replaced
READ MOREMilk permeate powder (MPP) is a game-changing byproduct from the milk filtration process, packed with high lactose and essential minerals. Created during the production of milk protein concentrates and isolates, MPP is a valuable ingredient in the dairy and food industries. It enhances flavour, texture, and consistency, all while helping manufacturers cut costs. Whether used
READ MOREReport At least eight children experienced food poisoning at Neyyatinkara District General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, with the incident occurring in the pediatric ward. The children began showing symptoms such as vomiting and discomfort. Hospital staff immediately administered treatment, but the source of the contamination remains unclear. Parents Raise Hygiene Concerns The parents of the
READ MOREReport NITK Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka one of India’s leading technical institutions, has suspended the serving of eggs, meat, and paneer in all hostel facilities after multiple food poisoning cases among residents. Several students reported symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach issues, prompting the decision. The institute has issued an official notice to all hostels outlining
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