Food Safety Archives

Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 Comes to Kozhikode 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- January 8, 2026
Key Update The Southern Dairy and Food Conclave (SDFC) 2026 is set to attract more than 2,000 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and dairy farmers, to Kozhikode for a three-day conclave commencing on Thursday. Hosted at Calicut Trade Centre from January 8 to 10 Organised by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) South Zone Chapter in
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Mislabelled ORS Drinks Continue to Pose Risk Despite FSSAI Ban 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 7, 2026
Key Update Nearly three months after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the use of “ORS” for non-compliant beverages, fruit-based, these high-sugar ORS drinks continue to appear on shelves across Telangana and other states, both at medical stores and on quick-commerce platforms. These drinks, typically priced between Rs 30 and Rs
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Union Minister Showcases ICAR-CIFT’s Innovative Health Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 7, 2026
Key Update Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, launched a range of innovative food products developed by startups incubated at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT). Collagen Honey Peanut Butter: A Health-Focused Functional Spread The Minister unveiled Collagen Honey Peanut Butter, created by Parayil Biofarm Pvt. Ltd under
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Coimbatore School Mid-Day Meal Sickness: 33+ Students Fall Ill 0

Key Update Over 33 students fell ill after eating the mid-day meal at the Government Middle School in Odakkalpalayam, Sultanpet block, Coimbatore district, raising serious concerns about the safety of the government’s flagship nutrition scheme. Students began experiencing vomiting and severe stomach pain shortly after lunch. Some became ill on the school premises, while others

Kerala Suspends Doctors Over Fake Health Certificates for Food Handlers 0

Key Update The Health Department in Kerala has suspended the registrations of six doctors for 21 days for issuing fake health certificates or medical fitness certificates to food handlers without conducting physical examinations. Health Minister Veena George said the action followed an inquiry by the Kerala State Council of Modern Medicine. After receiving intimation from

Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula Globally Over Toxin Contamination 0

Key Development Nestlé recalled selected batches of its infant nutrition products—including SMA, BEBA, NAN, Guigoz, and Nidal formulas—after detecting cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide can trigger vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps and cannot be destroyed by boiling, cooking, or standard formula preparation. Authorities advised parents not to feed the