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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

Natural Preservatives Explained: How Salt, Sugar and Vinegar Preserve Food 0

Long before refrigerators and freezers became common household appliances, people relied on natural ingredients to preserve food. Salted fish, fruit jams, pickles and honey have been used for centuries to slow spoilage and extend shelf life. Even today, many traditional recipes and commercially prepared foods use natural preservatives to help maintain quality and freshness. But

Food Safety Tribunal Quashes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Water Unit 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal has quashed a ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on a Kollam-based packaged drinking water unit, ruling that the food safety department relied on standards that had not been formally notified as regulations when officials collected the samples. The tribunal also identified multiple procedural lapses during the investigation, including delays in laboratory
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CMC Orders Zepto to Halt Orders; Burger King Gets Notice Over Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 10, 2026
Significant Update Food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected Zepto’s Narsingi facility in Hyderabad and found several hygiene and compliance violations. The officials directed the Food Business Operator (FBO) to temporarily stop accepting customer orders, carry out thorough cleaning and corrective measures, and restart operations only after meeting food safety requirements. Inspection
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What Are Product Claims? A Consumer’s Guide 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 9, 2026
Walk down any supermarket aisle, and you’ll find food packages covered with phrases like “Natural,” “High in Protein,” “No Added Sugar,” “Low Fat,” and “Gluten-Free.” These statements, known as product claims, highlight specific characteristics of a food and often influence purchasing decisions. While some claims provide valuable nutritional information, others primarily serve as marketing tools.
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