Food Manifest Key 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
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Report A food poisoning incident at the Karuppannasamy temple in Kalvimadai village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, left 107 devotees hospitalised after they ate food served as part of an ‘anna dhana’ (charity meal) during the temple’s ‘Kumbabhishekam’ festival, which began on June 6. Shortly after the meal, many devotees experienced stomach pain, vomiting, and, in
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Overview Odisha diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district has turned deadlier with cholera confirmed in multiple patients.Officials reported two more deaths on Sunday, raising the death toll to seven since the outbreak began on June 9. Over 1,750 people have fallen ill so far, with around 1,500 recovered and about 250 still hospitalised, according to Additional
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Overview A diarrhoea outbreak has affected residents at DLF New Town Heights in Kakkanad, which also experienced a jaundice outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 16 residents have contracted diarrhoea, and five others are exhibiting fever symptoms. Health Officials Investigate Water Contamination as Cause Officials from the Thrikkakara municipality visited the complex over the weekend to
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Report The Telangana government is considering a ban on egg-based mayonnaise due to rising food safety concerns. This proposed ban would remove the popular topping from restaurants and stores across the region. Officials have linked at least ten cases of food poisoning this year to egg mayonnaise, prompting this decision. In the latest incident, four
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