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Deadly Milk in Andhra: Chemical Leak Suspected in 4 Fatalities 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Key Update Four people died, and 12 others were hospitalised over the past two days after allegedly consuming contaminated milk in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. Preliminary investigations indicate the milk caused acute renal failure, including sudden urinary blockage. Most victims are over 60 years old. Suspected Chemical Contamination from Freezer Police suspect
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74 Students Fall Ill After School Breakfast in Maredumilli, Andhra Pradesh 0
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- February 10, 2026
Key Update As many as 74 students of the Devarapalli Government Tribal Welfare School in Maredumilli, Polavaram district in Andhra Pradesh, fell ill on Sunday after consuming idlis and chutney served for school breakfast, police said. According to Rampachodavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police Sai Prashant, a total of 255 students ate breakfast at the school.
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Food Safety Drive in Ongole: 20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed 0
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- February 9, 2026
Key Update Authorities conducted a major food safety drive in Ongole city in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, inspecting hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops. Teams from the food safety department and the legal metrology department carried out the checks under the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner and the Director. Violations Detected During Checks During
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A.P. Cracks Down on Cotton Candy Sales 0

Key Update The Andhra Pradesh Food Safety Department has stepped up checks on cotton candy sold at public events after finding continued use of banned colouring agents such as Rhodamine B. Vendors continue to sell cotton candy at busy locations in Vijayawada, including the recent Vijayawada Book Festival, despite the prohibition. Earlier Enforcement Delays Slowed

Unsafe Meals Again: Centre Orders Checks After AP Hostel Incidents 0

Key Update The Centre on Monday said it has taken serious note of recent food and water contamination incidents in government school hostels across Andhra Pradesh. After several students fell ill, authorities carried out special inspections in all state-run hostels to assess hygiene and food safety conditions. In the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for

Guntur’s Nadikudi Station Catering Unit Bags Prestigious Food Safety Certificate 0

Key Update Raghavendra Catering Service, run by K Fusion on Platform No. 1 at Nadikudi Railway Station in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has earned the prestigious National Food Safety Certificate from the Railway Board in Delhi. This is the first such honor for the Guntur Division in the food safety category. During a ceremony at the