Watch What You Eat: Practicing Food Safety at Home
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 3, 2024
Report Twelve children and an ayah from an Anganwadi in the Ponnurunni East division of Kochi Corporation showed symptoms of food poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhoea, after consuming contaminated water. Upon receiving the report, Corporation health officials immediately inspected the Anganwadi and nearby areas. They found that, although the Anganwadi and its surroundings were clean,
READ MOREPre-Holiday Food Safety Plan In a pre-holiday enforcement action, Food Safety teams in Kozhikode district shut down 16 unregistered food establishments during increased inspections before Christmas and New Year festivities. Over four days, the teams discovered numerous businesses operating without proper licenses or postponing their renewals. They inspected 176 establishments and collected samples from 62
READ MOREThe pH value of food serves as a critical measure of acidity or alkalinity, influencing nearly every aspect of its quality, from taste and texture to safety and shelf life. Measured on a scale of 0 to 14, a pH of 7 is neutral, while values below and above indicate acidity and alkalinity, respectively. This
READ MOREOverview A recent study funded by the Government of India revealed that most food products sold in the country are classified as “healthy” or “moderately healthy.” However, the study also highlighted a concerning scarcity of low glycemic index (GI) foods, which are crucial for individuals with diabetes. Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, the
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