E.Coli Archives

E. coli Outbreak linked to Frozen Blueberries in the U.S.0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2026
Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state health authorities are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O145 infections linked to organic frozen blueberries. The latest FDA update reports 12 illnesses and four hospitalisations in Florida and Georgia. Authorities have reported no deaths.
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E. coli in Kochi Eatery Water: Bottling Units Set for Safety Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 24, 2026
Significant Update The Health Department and Kochi Corporation plan to inspect water bottling units after officials detected E. coli in drinking water samples collected during surprise checks at roadside eateries. Officials found E. coli in five samples collected from eateries in Kaloor, Vyttila and Thammanam. They also detected the bacteria in a borewell water sample
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Chennai Study Warns RO System Alone May Not Ensure Safe Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system at home does not automatically ensure safe drinking water, a recent Chennai study has found. While RO technology can remove microbes effectively under ideal conditions, researchers detected microbial contamination in several household RO units in Chennai, pointing to poor maintenance and delayed filter replacement as major concerns.
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Heat, Hygiene & Spoilage: Summer Food Safety Risks 0

Key Update As temperatures climb during summer, food safety has come under sharper focus following a suspected food poisoning incident involving a family in Mumbai. However, experts are urging people to pay closer attention to how they prepare, store, and consume food to prevent spoilage and infection during the summer. Heat Accelerates Food Spoilage Warm

Raw Egg Mayonnaise Ban Continues in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8. Authorities continue to restrict its manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale across the state. The government had first imposed this ban last year to address growing food safety concerns. Officials

Troubled Waters: Bacteria Found in Delhi Tap Supply 0

Overview For most families, turning on the tap each morning is an act of trust. The water is used for drinking, preparing tea, cooking meals, and washing fruits and vegetables. But a recent investigation suggests that this trust may not always be justified in parts of Delhi. A seven-day sampling exercise by Hindustan Times has