Food Hygiene Archives

Nearly 30 Students Fall Ill Again at Zilla Parishad High School Due to Contaminated Meals 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 27, 2024
Report On Tuesday, nearly 30 students at Maganoor Zilla Parishad High School, Mahbubnagar, Telangana fell ill after consuming mid-day meals contaminated with food poisoning and worms. Authorities immediately transferred the affected students to the government hospital in Makthal for treatment. Around 3:30 p.m., the students complained of stomach pains and nausea shortly after eating. Due
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Basti’s Pomegranate Juice Scandal: Chemical Additives Exposed in Viral Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview The city of Basti in Uttar Pradesh recently drew attention when a new incident of food adulteration came to light. Journalist Priya Singh shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing a vigilant customer filming adulterated pomegranate juice made with chemical additives. The video has gone viral, reigniting discussions on food safety and consumer
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Diarrhea Outbreak at DLF New Town Heights: Authorities Investigate Water Contamination 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview A diarrhoea outbreak has affected residents at DLF New Town Heights in Kakkanad, which also experienced a jaundice outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 16 residents have contracted diarrhoea, and five others are exhibiting fever symptoms. Health Officials Investigate Water Contamination as Cause Officials from the Thrikkakara municipality visited the complex over the weekend to
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India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0

Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid

Food Safety Wing Closes 10 Catering Units in Northern Kerala 0

Overview The Food Safety Department shut down 10 catering units in northern Kerala for violating food safety regulations. Over three days starting November 21, the department’s special task force inspected 186 catering units in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. Addressing Complaints and Health Risks Responding to rising complaints about unhygienic practices at event caterers

35 Students Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning at Kasaragod, Kerala 0

Food Poisoning at Alampady School On November 21, 2024, 35 students from Alampady Government Higher Secondary School in Chengala Panchayat, kasargod, Kerala, were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning from milk served in the mid-day meal program. Affected students from the Lower and Upper Primary sections showed symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and restlessness. Out of 570