Food Hygiene Archives

Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- September 15, 2025
Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.
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UP FDA Seizes 1,150 Kg of Adulterated Paneer in Greater Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 15, 2025
Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UP FDA) seized over 1,150 kilograms of adulterated paneer from a pickup vehicle in Greater Noida. Acting on a tip-off, the Food Safety Team raided the car, collected samples, and sent them for testing. Officials confirmed that the paneer was unsafe for human consumption. To safeguard
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Pulamanthol in Malappuram Cracks Down on Unsanitary Food Outlets 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- September 13, 2025
Key Update Pulamanthol Panchayat of Malappuram district, in coordination with the Health Department, conducted surprise inspections of food distribution establishments across Kattuppara, Thirunarayanapuram, and Pulamanthol. Officials identified outlets operating without Panchayat licenses, violating hygiene rules, and preparing or storing food in unsanitary conditions. They issued notices under the Kerala Public Health Act and reminded all
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FDA Targets Unlicensed Buckwheat Sellers Before Navratri 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced that vendors selling buckwheat without a valid food license or registration will face penalties. The action comes ahead of Navratri, following a March incident in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Haridwar, where adulterated buckwheat left over 200 people, including children, hospitalised on the festival’s first day.

GVMC Finds Food Safety Violations in Over Half of Visakhapatnam Eateries 0

SHE Teams Expose Poor Hygiene at 173 Food Outlets Fast food and biryani lovers in Visakhapatnam should be cautious, as recent raids by the Safety & Health Enforcement (SHE) teams of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) have exposed widespread food safety violations across roadside stalls, eateries, hotels, and restaurants in the city. Inspectors found

SOPA Questions FSSAI’s Olive Oil Push, Seeks Equal Focus on Local Oils 0

Key Development The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has voiced strong objections to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent promotion of olive oil as a healthy cooking oil option. SOPA argues that olive oil’s high cost limits its consumption to a small, affluent segment, making the promotion unrepresentative of the