In the wake of a nurse dying from suspected food poisoning in Kottayam, the Kerala food safety department raided and shut down 40 hotels on Tuesday. 62 others were fined, and 28 received warnings. The raids highlight the importance of food safety, especially during the holiday season when many people are eating out. The 33-year-old
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