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Multiple Fall Ill After Seafood Consumption; Safety Protocols Under Focus 0

Key Development A medical board has confirmed that people who fell ill after eating seafood from a restaurant in Vizhinjam developed similar symptoms, raising concerns about possible marine toxin exposure. S. Arunraj (39), a native of Vazhamuttam, remains in critical condition at a private hospital in Anayara. Doctors have placed him on ventilator support and

Seafood on Your Plate, Risk in Your Gut?0

Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet, valued for its high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. However, when fish and shellfish are improperly handled, stored or prepared, they can become a serious source of foodborne illness. Health experts warn that seafood poisoning is often dismissed as a minor digestive issue, but

Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown 0

Key Update The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health

Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-25 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and milk safety drive, with a strong focus on milk and milk products. In a recent press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that authorities carried out extensive enforcement and surveillance actions
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No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0
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- February 18, 2026
Key Update Restaurants can no longer add service charges by default. In a recent move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) declared that forcing customers to pay a service charge is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Delhi High Court backed the guidelines and directed restaurants to comply strictly. The
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Stop Ditching the Yolk: Cardiologist Says Whole Eggs Are Healthier Than You Think 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Overview Challenging long-standing “heart-healthy” advice, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra has advised people to stop discarding egg yolks. The functional medicine expert, who has over four decades of clinical experience, said eating egg whites alone may do more harm than good. In a recent Instagram post, Dr Chopra criticised the popular “egg white only” trend,
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