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Fresh Produce Under Scrutiny as US Cyclospora Cases Near 7,000 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Key Update A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States, making it one of the country’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 laboratory cases, while investigators are reviewing more than 5,100 additional suspected cases. The outbreak has
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Kerala Launches ‘Youth for Food Safety’; Tightens Enforcement 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Government Warns Against Food Safety Violations Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said the state government will not tolerate any compromise on food safety and will strengthen inspections and legal action against violators, particularly in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. Speaking at the launch of the state-level training programme for food business operators
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Kochi Mandi Outbreak: Shigella Cases Prompt Safe Food Advisory 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Key Update Three people who developed food poisoning after eating mandi at Al-Reem Kuzhimandhi restaurant in Kochi have tested positive for Shigella, prompting health authorities to step up surveillance and expand the investigation. Around 15 people sought medical treatment after eating at the restaurant on July 13. They developed symptoms, including diarrhoea and abdominal pain,
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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

Customer Finds Snail in Online Food Order; Authorities Shut Paravur Hotel 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department and municipal health officials closed a Paravur restaurant in Ernakulam district after a customer reported finding a snail in an egg roast ordered through an online food delivery platform. Customer Reports Snail in Egg Roast A customer from Parayakad ordered an egg roast online from Chai Peedika, a restaurant

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,