Don’t Let Food Poisoning Rain on Your Trip
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- July 12, 2025
Food provides essential nourishment, but some naturally occurring substances, known as natural toxins, can pose significant health risks if consumed in certain quantities or under specific conditions. These toxins, produced by plants, fungi, and animals as defence mechanisms, can range from mild irritants to severe threats causing organ damage, neurological issues, or even cancer. The
READ MOREReport The Food Safety Department swiftly shut down Lillie’s Kitchen, a catering establishment in north Ernakulam, after students from a special school in Kozhikode fell ill following the consumption of food provided by the business during a recreational trip. The department also revoked the establishment’s catering license due to unhygienic food preparation practices. Boat Violations
READ MOREOverview On May 12, 2023, Alison Pickering, a 23-year-old student from Tarleton State University, tragically lost her life after eating at a restaurant she frequently visited, unaware that the establishment had changed its recipe, causing a fatal allergic reaction. Pickering, who had a severe peanut allergy since preschool, trusted the restaurant for its allergy-safe food
READ MOREReport In response to growing concerns over food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Telangana government is establishing Food Safety Committees at the institutional level to oversee meal preparation and prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Institution-Level Committees to Ensure Food Quality and Hygiene On Thursday, Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari directed the formation of
READ MORELactose intolerance is a common digestive condition where the body lacks enough lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy. Without lactase, lactose moves undigested into the colon, causing symptoms like bloating, gas, and stomach cramps. This condition can be genetic, age-related, or caused by gut issues. Fortunately, it’s
READ MORECourt Directs Regular Inspections On Wednesday, the Kerala High Court directed authorities to conduct regular inspections of hotels, vendors, and restaurants that sell shawarma to ensure strict compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The court also ordered the revocation of licenses for eateries that sell shawarma without following safety regulations and mandated
READ MOREReport Food safety teams from the Commissioner of Food Safety inspected Shahi Dastarkhan, Bademiyan Kabab, and Khan-E-Khas, three prominent food business operators (FBOs) in Lakdi ka Pul, near Hyderabad, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The inspections uncovered several violations at all three establishments. Shahi Dastarkhan Inspectors identified multiple hygiene and structural issues, including greasy walls, ceilings
READ MOREFood 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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