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Vande Bharat Food Row Over Plastic Heating 0

Key Development A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express from Allahabad to Delhi flagged a food safety concern after staff served hot rotis and kachoris heated inside sealed plastic packets. She shared a video on X, questioning why officials reheated food in packaging that did not mention it was microwave-safe. In the clip, a staff

Vizhinjam Seafood Shock: More Seek Treatment as Probe Widens 0

Key Update Three more individuals who consumed seafood at a hotel in Vizhinjam sought medical care at a private hospital on Wednesday, a day after two Kollam residents who dined at the same outlet died. The new patients — aged 52, 39 and 28 and residing in Thiruvananthapuram — reported mild symptoms. Doctors admitted them

CSIR-NIIST Develops Low-GI, Protein-Rich Designer Rice 0

Key Update The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has developed a low-glycaemic index (GI), protein-rich designer rice aimed at improving public health and nutritional security. The institute will officially release the technology at the “CSIR-NIIST Tech Connect – From Lab to Market” event at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Seafood Tragedy in Vizhinjam: Marine Toxins Under Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2026
Key Development As uncertainty surrounds the suspected seafood-related deaths in Vizhinjam, the Commissionerate of Food Safety has widened its probe. Initial laboratory tests did not indicate conventional food poisoning caused by spoilage or bacterial contamination, prompting officials to explore other possibilities. CIFT to Conduct Specialised Toxicology Tests Authorities have sought expert assistance from the Central
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From Shelf to Shock: Viral Video Exposes Poha Packing Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 19, 2026
Key Update A viral video circulating on social media has sparked fresh concerns about food safety standards in small-scale manufacturing units. The clip claims to show the inside of a poha packaging facility, revealing conditions that sharply contrast with the clean, sealed packets seen on grocery shelves. At first glance, the finished product appears no different
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Be Careful: Salad Isn’t Always Safe; Onions Demand Attention Too 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2026
Overview Cooking food at the correct temperature is not optional — it is essential. When you undercook food, bacteria and other microorganisms multiply quickly and turn it unsafe. Many people assume that only meat dishes pose a risk. However, even something as simple as the salad served alongside biryani can cause food poisoning. According to
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Kerala Launches High-Tech Residue Testing Unit for Animal Foods in Palode 0

Key Development The State Institute for Animal Diseases (SIAD) in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, has set up a new Toxicology Laboratory Complex and Toxin Residue Analysis Unit to strengthen food safety and animal health surveillance in Kerala. Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchu Rani will inaugurate the facility, established with ₹4.5 crore under the

Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Faces Expiry, Adulteration Allegations; Probe Underway 0

Key Development Food safety concerns have surfaced after customers filed complaints against a Haldiram’s outlet in Attapur, Hyderabad, alleging that the store sold expired and improperly labelled sweets and packaged food items. Visitors claimed several products lacked mandatory details such as manufacturing dates and expiry information, raising concerns about transparency, shelf life, and compliance with

Seafood Hub Under Scrutiny: Vizhinjam Deaths Expose Food Safety Lapses 0

Key Development The recent deaths linked to a hotel in Vizhinjam have brought serious lapses in food safety enforcement to light. The Food Safety Department, which must ensure hygienic food service and regular monitoring, has not deployed adequate staff to conduct routine inspections. In several constituencies, a single food safety officer oversees all food establishments.

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Vande Bharat Food Row Over Plastic Heating 0

Vizhinjam Seafood Shock: More Seek Treatment as Probe Widens 0

CSIR-NIIST Develops Low-GI, Protein-Rich Designer Rice 0

Seafood Tragedy in Vizhinjam: Marine Toxins Under Scanner 0

From Shelf to Shock: Viral Video Exposes Poha Packing Concerns 0

Be Careful: Salad Isn’t Always Safe; Onions Demand Attention Too 0

Kerala Launches High-Tech Residue Testing Unit for Animal Foods in Palode 0

Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Faces Expiry, Adulteration Allegations; Probe Underway 0

Seafood Hub Under Scrutiny: Vizhinjam Deaths Expose Food Safety Lapses 0

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