Street Food Safety in India: Challenges and Solutions
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2024
Food Manifest 
Key Update As many as 74 students of the Devarapalli Government Tribal Welfare School in Maredumilli, Polavaram district in Andhra Pradesh, fell ill on Sunday after consuming idlis and chutney served for school breakfast, police said. According to Rampachodavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police Sai Prashant, a total of 255 students ate breakfast at the school.
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Key Update Food Safety officials on Saturday ordered the closure of a supermarket on Agraharam Street in Virudhunagar after finding that it was operating without a valid food safety licence. The officials also prohibited the repacking of grocery items at the premises. Surprise Inspection by Food Safety Team A team led by Virudhunagar district Food
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Key Development Milk production may appear routine, but a recent investigation in Gujarat has exposed a dangerous reality behind adulterated dairy products. Officials uncovered a factory that had allegedly produced synthetic milk for nearly five years using chemicals instead of pure dairy. On February 8, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirmed
READ MOREKey Update Authorities conducted a major food safety drive in Ongole city in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, inspecting hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops. Teams from the food safety department and the legal metrology department carried out the checks under the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner and the Director. Violations Detected During Checks During
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Key Update Choosing food storage containers may seem routine, but it plays a key role in food safety, hygiene, and long-term health. In Indian kitchens, stainless steel and glass dominate as plastic use declines. Each material offers clear advantages—and some limitations—when used daily. Stainless Steel Containers: Durable and Practical Stainless steel has long been a
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Key Update Authorities in Malaysia have ordered a restaurant in Seremban to close after a viral video showed a worker washing leftover cooked food with the intention of serving it again, raising serious food safety concerns. Incident Caught on Camera According to media reports, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on February 3, when a
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