Five Years On, Kerala’s First Food Analytical Lab Yet to Function Fully
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- February 4, 2026
Food Manifest Contaminated Water Supply Discovered The Iritty, Kannur municipal health department discovered that several shops, including meat stalls, were using water from a contaminated well with waste. Health officials immediately disconnected the pipelines and water supply systems carrying water from the well to overhead tanks and banned its use. Hidden Well and Accumulated Waste The contaminated
READ MOREKey Update Collector N. O. Sukhaputra of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has directed organisers of annadhanams and temporary eateries for the Muthuramalinga Thevar Guru Puja on October 31 to obtain a food safety registration or license. The Virudhunagar District Administration requires them to register under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, through the FSSAI
READ MOREKey Update Perinthalmanna Sub Collector Sakshi Mohan instructed schools to organise awareness programmes on the harmful effects of consuming excess sugar and oil. She noted that lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, are increasing across the state and affecting more school students. Sakshi Mohan urged teachers to train students to read and understand the information printed on
READ MOREKey Development The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, conducted a prompt enforcement operation after identifying mawa (khoya) suspected to be unsafe for consumption. Approximately 10 quintals of the product were seized and destroyed during the inspection. The estimated value of the destroyed mawa stands at around ₹2.55 lakh. The operation is
READ MOREKey Development Coca-Cola is piloting plastic-free multipack packaging in Germany for Coca-Cola Original and Coca-Cola Zero in 6×1.25 litre bottles. The new design replaces traditional plastic wrap with adhesive dots that securely hold bottles together. Convenience Meets Sustainability The multipacks feature a sturdy, recyclable cardboard handle that makes carrying easy for consumers while significantly reducing
READ MOREKey Update In Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, five people, including a two-month-old infant, died, and several others fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food at a post-funeral feast in Dunga village. The victims have been identified as the infant, Budhari (25), Budharam (24), Lakkhe (45), and Urmila (25). Officials confirmed the infant’s death was linked to
READ MOREKey Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after receiving a complaint about the widespread reuse of cooking oil across the country. The Commission has ordered both authorities to investigate the issue and submit a state-wise
READ MOREKey Update Telangana recorded 34,245 food poisoning cases from January to September this year, down from 42,789 cases in the same period last year, marking a 20% decline, according to health department data. Hyderabad continues to lead the state in food poisoning incidents, though cases fell 15%, from 8,990 last year to 7,662 this year.
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