Food Hygiene Archives

Fried Chicken Complaint Triggers Coimbatore Inspection 0

Key Update A. Sasikumar, a resident of Madukkarai in Coimbatore, visited the hypermarket with his family on Monday night and purchased fried chicken for his children. Within minutes of consuming the food, his children — including a toddler — developed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Sasikumar later said the chicken had a rotten smell

Kannur Hotel Closed After Three Students Reportedly Fall Ill Following Meal 0

Key Update Three students reportedly suffered suspected food poisoning after eating Kuzhimandi purchased from Safran Mandi Hotel on Pookkom Road in Panoor in the Kannur district on Friday evening. Within hours of consuming the meal, the students experienced vomiting and severe discomfort. They sought treatment at a private hospital in Panoor and are currently in

US Cyclospora Outbreak Highlights Monsoon Food Safety Risks for India 0

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a growing Cyclospora outbreak across 18 states, with Michigan reporting the highest increase in cases this summer. Between May 1 and June 16, health officials confirmed 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states, including 20 hospitalisations. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that

Telangana Books Five Eateries, Destroys 10 kg of Raw Egg Mayonnaise 0
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- July 8, 2026
The Telangana Food Safety Department intensified enforcement of the state’s ban on raw egg-based mayonnaise through a statewide inspection drive. Food Safety Officers inspected 131 food establishments across Telangana and identified five eateries producing or storing mayonnaise made with raw eggs in violation of the ban. During the inspections, officials seized and destroyed 10 kg
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510 kg of Contaminated Pickles Seized in Tamil Nadu Food Safety Raid 0
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- July 8, 2026
Food safety officials have seized 510 kg of contaminated pickles and sealed an unauthorised pickle manufacturing unit near Thuraiyur, Tamil Nadu, following a consumer complaint about the quality of its products. A surprise inspection at the facility uncovered serious hygiene violations and widespread food safety non-compliance. Key Findings Food Safety Officers confiscated 19 barrels containing
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FSSAI Challenges ‘Fresh’, ‘Organic’ and ‘Healthy’ Claims on Food Products 0
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- July 8, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Heritage Foods Ltd., Dia Foods, and Cipzer Nutraceuticals over alleged misleading product claims and labelling violations. The companies have been asked to explain within seven days why action should not be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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