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FSSAI Acts on Viral Food Complaints: Nestle Maggi, KFC, Open Secret Under Lens 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 15, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its monitoring of consumer complaints shared on social media. In response to multiple viral posts alleging hygiene lapses and possible contamination, the regulator has issued notices to several food business operators, including Nestlé India, a KFC outlet in Andhra Pradesh, snack brand
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Shigella Outbreak in Kerala: Why Health Officials Are on High Alert 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 15, 2026
Kerala has witnessed a rise in Shigella infections over the past few weeks, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance, sanitation measures, and public awareness efforts across the state. As of mid-June 2026, the state has reported 135 confirmed Shigella cases and three deaths this year, with 59 cases and two deaths recorded during June alone.
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Your Cutting Board Could Be a Food Safety Risk: Here’s When to Replace It 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 12, 2026
Most people replace kitchen tools only when they become unusable. A cracked bowl, a broken spatula, or a loose knife handle usually gets immediate attention. However, one kitchen item often remains in use long after it should be replaced – the cutting board. Whether you use a wooden or plastic cutting board, it comes into
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Bacillus cereus: The Bacteria That Survives Cooking 0

When people think about food poisoning, they often blame undercooked meat, contaminated water, or spoiled food. However, a lesser-known bacterium called Bacillus cereus also causes thousands of foodborne illness cases every year. This microorganism commonly exists in soil, dust, water, and vegetation, making it difficult to keep completely out of the food chain. Although infections

Food Safety: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Health 0

Every day, we make countless choices about the food we eat. We buy groceries, cook meals, dine at restaurants, and order food online—often without thinking about safety. Yet, food safety is one of the most important factors that determines our health and well-being. Safe and nutritious food is essential for life. When food becomes contaminated

WHO Report: Unsafe Food Sickens Millions, Hits Young Children the Hardest 0

Key Update Children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to fall ill from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although they account for only 9% of the global population, young children suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne disease