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Canada Recalls Organic Carrots Over E. coli Contamination Linked to U.S. Outbreak 0

Report Canada has issued a recall for various brands of organic carrots due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. This recall follows a U.S. recall by Grimmway Farms, which involved 35 brands and sizes of organic and baby carrots. The U.S. recall stems from an outbreak of E. coli infections currently under investigation by the

Food Poisoning Affects 47 Students at Woup School in Kerala 0

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November 19, 2024

Report Forty-seven students from Woup School in Kalpetta, Wayanad district, Kerala sought medical attention after showing signs of food poisoning. The students, from Muttill, suffered from stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. They were taken to Kainatti General Hospital for treatment on Sunday. Due to the severity of their symptoms, doctors transferred some students to the

Kerala Human Rights Commission Orders Regular Inspections of Eateries 0

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November 19, 2024

Report The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the Food Safety Department to regularly inspect eateries nationwide and seize substandard or expired food items. Commission Chairperson Alexander Thomas highlighted the importance of strict legal action against establishments that violate the Food Safety Act. Call for Monthly Food Safety Checks The commission issued this directive

Kerala Leads with 26 ‘Eat Right’ Certified Railway Stations 0
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- November 15, 2024
Top State for Food Safety Kerala has emerged as the leader in India, with 26 railway stations now recognized for maintaining high food safety standards. The ‘Eat Right’ certification, awarded by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), ensures safe and hygienic food practices across the state’s stations. Nationwide, only 198 stations have
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The Power of Food Additives: How They Transform Your Meals 0
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- November 12, 2024
Food additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s
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Students Protest Food Contamination at Digital University Kerala After Lizard Found in Hostel Meal 0
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- November 12, 2024
Report Students from Digital University Kerala (DUK), Trivandrum, Kerala protested at their hostel after discovering a dead lizard in their meal on Sunday. The lizard was found in the pickle served in the hostel dining area. The contractor responsible for providing meals to over 200 students has faced repeated allegations of food contamination. In response,
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