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Fresh Produce Under Scrutiny as US Cyclospora Cases Near 7,000 0

Key Update A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States, making it one of the country’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 laboratory cases, while investigators are reviewing more than 5,100 additional suspected cases. The outbreak has

80 Hospitalised After Maharashtra Street Food Scare 0

Dozens Fall Ill After Eating Street Food Around 80 people, including eight children, were hospitalised after developing suspected food poisoning following the consumption of food from a roadside eatery in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Police and health authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The incident occurred on June 17 at Famous Shawarma, a street food

Kerala Launches ‘Youth for Food Safety’; Tightens Enforcement 0

Government Warns Against Food Safety Violations Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said the state government will not tolerate any compromise on food safety and will strengthen inspections and legal action against violators, particularly in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. Speaking at the launch of the state-level training programme for food business operators

Kochi Mandi Outbreak: Shigella Cases Prompt Safe Food Advisory 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Key Update Three people who developed food poisoning after eating mandi at Al-Reem Kuzhimandhi restaurant in Kochi have tested positive for Shigella, prompting health authorities to step up surveillance and expand the investigation. Around 15 people sought medical treatment after eating at the restaurant on July 13. They developed symptoms, including diarrhoea and abdominal pain,
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Customer Finds Snail in Online Food Order; Authorities Shut Paravur Hotel 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2026
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
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Consumer Commission Penalises Vishal Mega Mart for Selling Expired Noodles 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2026
Andhra Pradesh consumer commission awards compensation and imposes punitive damages after a customer allegedly developed food poisoning linked to an expired packet of instant noodles. Customer Reportedly Fell Ill After Consuming Expired Product The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has held Vishal Mega Mart liable for selling an expired packet of
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