Report A suspected food poisoning outbreak during the Perunkaliyattam festival at the Cheruthazham Kokkadu Muchilottu Temple in Payyanur, Kannur has left approximately 300 individuals seeking medical care. Over the last two days of the festival, attendees who consumed food from temporary stalls reported symptoms of foodborne illness. Medical Response and Patient Updates Health officials treated
READ MOREReport Experts from three of the country’s leading medical institutions are investigating in Baddal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from unidentified causes has risen to seven, including six children. On December 8, a resident of Baddal village and four of his children died, with officials suspecting food poisoning. Days later,
READ MOREIn the fast-paced and highly regulated food industry, consistency, safety, and quality are paramount. Achieving these standards requires food manufacturers to adhere to strict guidelines and processes. This is where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) come into play. SOPs are written instructions that outline the steps required to carry out various tasks, ensuring that every aspect
READ MOREReport The Visakhapatnam Research Centre of the Indian Institute of Agricultural Research and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) is hosting a five-day training course for graduate students titled “Enhancing the Safety of Fish and Fishery Products Through Microbiological Testing.” The course, which runs from December 16 to 20, is part of the Scheduled Caste
READ MOREReport Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety teams inspected a snack-selling venue in Mahabubnagar district and found multiple hygiene violations. They confiscated food worth ₹60,500 due to improper labelling and unsanitary practices. Consequently, the department revoked the establishment’s license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006. Deficiencies Uncovered at Sri Santosh Foods in Yenugonda
READ MORE