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Spicy Snack Turns Sour: 31 Fall Ill After Pani Puri in Nanded 0

Report Early Thursday in the previous week, a suspected case of food poisoning sent 31 students to Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded’s Vishnupuri area in Maharashtra. The students, who had eaten pani puri from a roadside stall the previous evening, began experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort between 4 and

Fortification: Making Everyday Food Healthier and Safer 0

Many of us eat enough to feel full, but our bodies might still miss out on key nutrients like iron, vitamin A, or iodine. This gap in nutrition is called “hidden hunger,” and it can lead to health problems like anaemia, poor immunity, and slow growth in children. Fortification is a simple and effective way

Report Food Safety Issues on UP’s App: Speak Up Now!0

Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh has empowered customers to directly report food safety concerns through an upgraded feature in the Food Safety Connect app. This new feature allows users to submit feedback and lodge complaints about food safety violations straight from their smartphones. App Gets a Grievance Redressal Upgrade Originally launched

Contaminated Leafy Greens: A Rising Food Safety Issue in India 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 19, 2025
Leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, coriander, and fenugreek are widely considered healthy foods. They’re rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fibre, making them an excellent addition to any diet. However, despite their health benefits, leafy greens are among the most contaminated foods, especially in India. The combination of poor farming practices, polluted
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12 Migrants Hospitalized in Ernakulam After Home-Cooked Meal 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 19, 2025
Report Twelve migrant workers landed in the emergency ward of the Government Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam, on Thursday night (April 17, 2025) after showing symptoms of food poisoning. They first visited the Government Taluk Hospital in Thrippunithura when they began feeling sick. Doctors there referred them to Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery around
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Spoiled Fruits, Rusty Blades: What’s Really in Your Summer Juice?0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 19, 2025
Report As summer sets in, the demand for refreshing juices has spiked—and so have hygiene violations. Food safety officials in Hyderabad launched intensified inspections across juice outlets, uncovering serious lapses in cleanliness and food handling, especially in Ameerpet. Officials Find Rotten Fruits and Rusty Equipment At A1 Fruit and Juice Shop, inspectors found rusty refrigerators
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