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1,965 Liters of Fake Coconut Oil Seized Ahead of Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2025
Key Update As part of Operation Nalikera, the Food Safety Department launched a one-day district-wide inspection to curb the sale of fake coconut oil during Onam. During the drive, officials seized 1,965 liters of adulterated oil. At a godown in Cherumukku, Tirurangadi (Malappuram), they confiscated 735 liters of oil. Officials sent all samples to laboratories
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Kerala Seizes 4,513L Fake Coconut Oil Under Operation Life 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 29, 2025
Key Update In intensified operations as part of Operation Life, the Food Safety Department seized 4,513 litres of suspicious coconut oil from seven districts. Health Minister Veena George announced that officials launched the raids after receiving complaints about poor-quality oil. Officials Raid Seven Districts Assistant Food Safety Commissioners led special squads and raided coconut oil
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Fake Coconut Oil Sold in Kerala at Half Price Ahead of Onam; Source Unit Sealed 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2025
Key Development Authorities have uncovered large-scale adulteration of coconut oil sold in Kerala at unusually low prices ahead of Onam. Marketed as “pure traditional coconut oil,” some shops offered it for nearly half the usual rate — around ₹270 per litre instead of ₹500. Investigations traced the source to a Kanniyakumari unit, which has since
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Kerala Steps Up Food Safety Checks for Onam 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kerala will deploy special squads in every district from next week to ensure the quality and safety of food items during Onam. Inspections will be held both during the day and at night. Officials will closely monitor edible oils, ghee, jaggery, milk and milk products, payasam mixes, grains,

Fake Coconut Oil? Kerala’s Operation Nalikera Says No!0

Rising Prices Raise Red Flags Soaring coconut oil prices in recent months have strained household budgets and opened the door for spurious edible oils to enter the market disguised as coconut oil. These cheaper alternatives pose significant health risks, prompting officials to act. Food Safety officials in Kerala have launched Operation Nalikera, a three-day statewide