Street Food Safety in India: Challenges and Solutions
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2024
Food Manifest 
Key Update The Food Safety Department and municipal health officials closed a Paravur restaurant in Ernakulam district after a customer reported finding a snail in an egg roast ordered through an online food delivery platform. Customer Reports Snail in Egg Roast A customer from Parayakad ordered an egg roast online from Chai Peedika, a restaurant
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Andhra Pradesh consumer commission awards compensation and imposes punitive damages after a customer allegedly developed food poisoning linked to an expired packet of instant noodles. Customer Reportedly Fell Ill After Consuming Expired Product The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has held Vishal Mega Mart liable for selling an expired packet of
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Key Update Food Safety Department shuts down Al Reem Kuzhimandi in Kathrikadavu after multiple customers report suspected food poisoning; food samples sent for laboratory analysis as the investigation continues. Multiple Customers Report Illness The Food Safety Department has suspended the licence of Al Reem Kuzhimandi in Kathrikadavu, Kochi, and ordered the restaurant’s immediate closure after
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Key Update The Telangana Food Safety Department has suspended the operational licences of two dairy units in Sangareddy district after inspections uncovered multiple alleged food safety, hygiene and labelling violations. During raids conducted on July 7 and 8, food safety officials seized 3,800 kilograms of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and collected samples of milk, curd
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Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has penalised a catering service provider after it served expired bread to 74 passengers on the 12002 New Delhi–Rani Kamalapati Shatabdi Express, sparking concerns over food safety on premium train services. Passengers Spot Expired Bread During Breakfast The incident occurred during breakfast service in the
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FSSAI Invites Consumers to Become Food Safety Watchdogs The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to actively report unsafe food practices through its Food Safety Connect mobile app as it intensifies enforcement against food businesses accused of violating food safety, labelling and advertising regulations. The regulator has asked consumers to
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