Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning
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- August 4, 2025
Pasteurization is a revolutionary process that has transformed food safety and preservation since its development by French scientist Louis Pasteur in the 19th century. By heating food and beverages to specific temperatures for set durations, pasteurization effectively destroys harmful microorganisms without significantly altering the product’s nutritional value or taste. This method has become a cornerstone
READ MOREReport The EU Joint Research Center (JRC) has developed cutting-edge methods to identify adulteration in six widely used herbs and spices. Additionally, they have introduced new reference materials to help trace fraudulent fish products in the market. These advancements aim to address the growing demand for efficient, reliable adulteration detection techniques. Responding to Food Fraud
READ MOREReport A recent food poisoning incident has left 106 students hospitalised after consuming khichdi during their midday meal at Zilla Parishad School in Pardi village, Saoli taluk, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. On Thursday, the school served khichdi to 126 students as part of its regular mid-day meal programme. Shortly after eating, 106 students showed symptoms of uneasiness
READ MOREIncident in Chamarajanagar Jatropha curcas seeds poisoned five women and eight children in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka last week, forcing their hospitalization. This incident led Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K to issue a public warning about the dangers of consuming toxic fruits. Toxicity of Jatropha Srinivas K emphasized the plant’s high toxicity, explaining that every part
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READ MORENew Regulations for Vendors in Ghaziabad The food safety department in Ghaziabad requires vendors earning less than ₹12 lakh annually to register, while those earning more must obtain licenses within six months to sell vegetables and fruits in the city. Currently, the department has registered only 10 vendors Streamlining Inspections and Addressing Complaints By registering
READ MOREReport The Ernakulam District Development Committee has intensified efforts to ensure the quality of drinking water, prioritizing public safety. This decision followed reports from Thrikkakara Municipality highlighting a rise in communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis, linked to contaminated water sources. The Health Department, in collaboration with Thrikkakara Municipality, will conduct joint inspections of drinking water
READ MOREReport The Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has launched a special drive to guarantee the quality, pricing, and safety of food and beverages served on long-distance trains and at railway station stalls. This initiative, which began in November, addresses complaints of overcharging, encourages digital payments, and raises awareness among vendors and passengers. Surprise Inspections
READ MOREReport The food safety officials in Telangana have recently stepped up inspections across the state, focusing on cloud kitchens, restaurants, food manufacturing units, and bottled water suppliers. The authorities have reported discovering significant violations. Medak District: Unlicensed Facility and Labeling Violations On December 3, 2024, officials inspected M/s Sunny Foods in Kallakal village, Manoharabad Mandal,
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