Toxic Buckwheat: Uttarakhand Bans Loose Sales After Mass Illness
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Key Update The world is throwing away food at an alarming rate. According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, about 1.05 billion tonnes of food—worth over $1 trillion—was wasted in 2022. This massive loss hurts both the planet and people, while millions still go hungry. A Costly Global Habit Wasted food doesn’t just
READ MOREKey Development Kozhikode district has reported a noticeable increase in acute diarrhoeal disease (ADD) cases over the past week, prompting authorities to emphasise the importance of food and water safety. Health officials link the rise to consumption of contaminated water, fungal infections, and foodborne illnesses. According to the Health Department’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 178
READ MOREIncrease in Complaints and Risks Kerala authorities have observed a growing number of complaints against hotels and restaurants related to hygiene lapses, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Officials note that some incidents escalate due to tensions or confrontations, especially during busy tourist seasons or festivals. They caution consumers not to take matters into their own hands
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