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Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0

Report Recently, a study was conducted on 2,000 food handlers in Kozhikode district, Kerala, revealing significant workplace health issues, such as typhoid, skin infections, jaundice, cuts, and burns. The study was part of the Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) initiative, led by the Department of Community Medicine at KMCT Medical College, Mukkom, in collaboration with

FSSAI Orders Action on Plastic Sheets in Idli Preparation in Karnataka 0

Report On Saturday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) instructed the Karnataka government to provide a report on using plastic sheets to prepare idli at certain food establishments. This directive comes after reports surfaced about restaurants in Karnataka using plastic sheets during the idli steaming process. Food Safety Concerns Over Plastic Leaching

How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food 0

Ever wondered if the food on your plate is completely safe? While we often worry about pesticides and preservatives, heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium pose an even greater hidden risk. These toxic metals enter our food through polluted water, soil, and air, making their way into rice, fish, vegetables, spices, and even

Tamil Nadu Officials Crack Down on Unsafe Idli-Making Practices 0
- Food Safety
- March 5, 2025
Food Safety Inspection in Karungalpalayam Following reports of plastic sheets being used for steaming idlis in other states, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration officials inspected idli-making shops in Karungalpalayam, Erode Fon Tuesday. Designated Officer J. Thanga Vignesh, along with food safety officers Selvaraj, Selvan, and Arunkumar, led the inspection, focusing on roadside shops
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Study Finds Blastocystis spp. in Edible Plants, Raising Food Safety Concerns 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News, Research
- March 5, 2025
Report A recent study in the journal Food and Waterborne Parasitology revealed that Blastocystis spp. contaminates edible plants worldwide. Researchers analyzed data to understand how this microorganism spreads through contaminated food and water worldwide. Key Findings: High Contamination in Fruits and Leafy Greens The study, which analyzed 27 studies across 15 countries, found that 9.4%
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Key Food Safety and Nutrition Insights from Eat Right Fest 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 5, 2025
Food Safety Concerns and Findings at Eat Right Fest At the Eat Right Fest in Kollam, during the panel discussion, officials revealed that packaged chilli powder tested free of pesticide residues, while homemade chilli powder contained them. Dr T.S. Aneesh, Professor at Kozhikode Medical College, explained that failing to remove chilli stalks before grinding increases
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