Tainted Toddy Toll Rises: 4 Dead, 37 Hospitalised in Hyderabad
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- July 10, 2025
The food industry prioritizes food safety and longer shelf life. Microbial contamination often causes spoilage and foodborne illnesses, making it a key concern. To address this, manufacturers are using antimicrobial coatings as an innovative solution. These coatings inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and fungi. They reduce contamination risks while preserving product
READ MOREReport Eggs are often praised as a “superfood” thanks to their complete protein and rich nutrient profile. Still, some continue to worry that eggs may raise cholesterol, trigger chronic illness, or even feed harmful pathogens. According to clinical dietitian Umang Malhotra from Fitelo, these fears arise mostly from alternative health theories, not scientific evidence. “There’s
READ MOREReport For the first time, four railway stations in Malappuram district in Kerala have earned the Eat Right Station certification for ensuring food safety and cleanliness for passengers. Last year, only two stations in the district received this recognition. This year, Angadippuram, Kuttippuram, Tirur, and Parappanangadi stations secured the certification. With this, Kerala now has
READ MOREReport As part of the Anpod Thrithala project, health officials inspected food outlets and shops near the Government School in Vattenad, Kootanad, in the district of Palakkad, where a Mega Multi-Speciality Medical Camp is set to take place. Under the guidance of Dr. Moitheen, Block Superintendent of the Chalissery Health Department, Health Supervisor C. Kammunni
READ MOREReport The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Surat, Guajrat is launching a focused nighttime sanitation and hygiene drive targeting food courts that operate late into the night. Scattered across the city, these hubs house multiple food stalls and serve large volumes of prepared food. Health Teams to Enforce Hygiene Standards Unlike previous irregular checks, this
READ MOREEvery school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,
READ MOREReport Just two days after U.S. officials moved to ban petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta confirmed the company is already phasing out artificial colours and reformulating its products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Speaking on an April 24 earnings call, Laguarta said over 60% of PepsiCo’s U.S. food portfolio is now
READ MOREReport India’s Midday Meal Scheme, designed to nourish millions of school children, aims to combat malnutrition and improve learning outcomes. Experts have consistently emphasised how balanced meals support both physical and cognitive development in growing kids. But in a disturbing turn of events, over 100 students in Mokama, Bihar, fell sick after eating their midday
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