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Why Does Mandi Keep Appearing in Food Poisoning Reports?0

Kuzhimandi has become one of Kerala’s most popular restaurant dishes, enjoyed by families, groups of friends, and food lovers alike. Its distinctive smoky flavour, generous portions, and widespread availability have made it a favourite across the state. Yet in recent years, several food poisoning incidents involving restaurants serving mandi (locally known as kuzhimandi) have been

Maharashtra Uncovers Massive Synthetic Milk Racket 0

An investigation indicates that more than 2.3 crore litres of suspected adulterated milk may have entered the supply chain, as authorities intensify efforts to trace those involved. Investigation Uncovers Large-Scale Adulteration The Maharashtra Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have uncovered a large-scale synthetic milk adulteration racket in Bhoom taluka of Dharashiv district,

Consumer Commission Penalises Vishal Mega Mart for Selling Expired Noodles 0

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

Nearly 50 Fall Ill After Eating Mandi; Kochi Hotel Licence Cancelled 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2026
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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Telangana Suspends Two Dairy Unit Licences, Seizes 3,800 kg of Cream 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
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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Food Safety Tribunal Quashes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Water Unit 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal has quashed a ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on a Kollam-based packaged drinking water unit, ruling that the food safety department relied on standards that had not been formally notified as regulations when officials collected the samples. The tribunal also identified multiple procedural lapses during the investigation, including delays in laboratory
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