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Kerala Suspends Doctors Over Fake Health Certificates for Food Handlers 0

Key Update The Health Department in Kerala has suspended the registrations of six doctors for 21 days for issuing fake health certificates or medical fitness certificates to food handlers without conducting physical examinations. Health Minister Veena George said the action followed an inquiry by the Kerala State Council of Modern Medicine. After receiving intimation from

Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula Globally Over Toxin Contamination 0

Key Development Nestlé recalled selected batches of its infant nutrition products—including SMA, BEBA, NAN, Guigoz, and Nidal formulas—after detecting cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide can trigger vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps and cannot be destroyed by boiling, cooking, or standard formula preparation. Authorities advised parents not to feed the

One Tonne of Adulterated Jaggery Seized in Vellore Ahead of Pongal 0

Key Development Ahead of the Pongal festival, officials from the Food Safety Division seized around one tonne of adulterated jaggery during a surprise inspection at shops and warehouses in the Vellore wholesale market on Tuesday. The inspection targeted high-volume jaggery trading zones in British-era market lanes, where demand rises sharply during festivals such as Pongal

Telangana Steps Up Food Safety with Targeted Inspections 0

Key Development Telangana has strengthened food safety enforcement through month-wise inspections of high-risk food categories. Authorities have focused on edible oils, seeds and spices, bakeries, and packaged drinking water units to reduce contamination risks and improve compliance. After completing drives on seeds, spices and edible oils, officials are currently inspecting bakeries and packaged drinking water

Tests Clear Eggs, Chana and Masalas in Coimbatore Amid Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has confirmed that eggs, roasted chana, and masala products available in Coimbatore markets are safe for consumption, following extensive laboratory testing. Officials found no unsafe substances or adulterants in the samples collected. Laboratory Tests Find No Contamination The department tested nearly 100 samples across the three food

Ration Rice Turns Blue in Kottayam, Triggering Food Safety Probe 0

Key Development In an unusual incident in Kottayam, raw rice supplied through a ration shop in Enthayar near Mundakayam turned blue when washed, raising serious concerns about the quality of rice distributed under the public distribution system. Consumer Flags Issue After Rice Disintegrates The issue came to light at the home of Biju Thomas of

Bird Flu Fallout: Chilled Chicken Restricted in Alappuzha & Kottayam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- January 2, 2026
Bird Flu Threat to Food Safety Kerala has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) or Bird Flu in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, raising concerns for poultry safety during the festive season. Tests conducted by the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, verified infections in chickens, ducks, and quails. Authorities emphasise that poultry meat
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Nilgiris Intensifies Poultry Surveillance After Avian Flu Outbreak in Kerala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 2, 2026
Key Update The Nilgiris district administration has intensified monitoring of poultry and poultry products and temporarily suspended their entry from Kerala after avian influenza cases were reported in Alappuzha and Kottayam. The administration has deployed teams from the Department of Animal Husbandry, including veterinary assistant surgeons, veterinary inspectors, and field staff, at seven checkposts along
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Indore Water Crisis Worsens After Infant Death on New Year’s Day 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- January 1, 2026
Key Development India’s cleanest city, Indore, continues to grapple with a severe drinking water contamination crisis, with the death toll rising to 10 following the death of a six-month-old infant in Bhagirathpura on New Year’s Day. The outbreak has intensified concerns over drinking water safety—an essential pillar of food safety—as over 1,400 people have fallen
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Kerala Suspends Doctors Over Fake Health Certificates for Food Handlers 0

Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula Globally Over Toxin Contamination 0

One Tonne of Adulterated Jaggery Seized in Vellore Ahead of Pongal 0

Telangana Steps Up Food Safety with Targeted Inspections 0

Tests Clear Eggs, Chana and Masalas in Coimbatore Amid Food Safety Concerns 0

Ration Rice Turns Blue in Kottayam, Triggering Food Safety Probe 0

Bird Flu Fallout: Chilled Chicken Restricted in Alappuzha & Kottayam 0

Nilgiris Intensifies Poultry Surveillance After Avian Flu Outbreak in Kerala 0

Indore Water Crisis Worsens After Infant Death on New Year’s Day 0

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