food contamination Archives

MANIT Food Poisoning Triggers Citywide Safety Checks 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 16, 2025
Report Food poisoning affected around 40 first-year engineering students at MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Bhopal, after they ate at the H-4 hostel mess on Saturday. Most students experienced vomiting and stomach pain. Sharda Hospital in Aradhna Nagar admitted them between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. While students reported 40 cases, MANIT officials
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Rotten Strawberries Repackaged and Sold as Fresh: A Health Threat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2025
Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
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Storing Spices: Smart Tips to Prevent Mould and Keep Them Fresh 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 20, 2025
Spices add depth, flavour, and aroma to dishes, making them indispensable in cooking. However, their potency and safety depend on proper storage. Improper handling and exposure to moisture can cause mould growth, spoilage, and food contamination. Consuming mouldy or spoiled spices can lead to digestive issues and other health concerns. Understanding the factors that contribute
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Food Safety Crack Down in Punjab Amid Dog Meat Rumors 0

Report After reports surfaced about food department officers allegedly discovering “a dog’s severed head in the refrigerator of a momos and spring roll factory” in Mohali, Punjab, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal clarified that claims of dog meat usage were misleading. A health department inspection confirmed that the tested meat sample did not belong to a

Officials Warn of Contaminated Cool Drinks in Salem This Summer 0

Report As temperatures rise, many people turn to bottled and fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Roadside fruit and juice stalls, which attract large crowds between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., have started operating in anticipation of summer. However, officials from the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu have warned that some vendors are

Razor Blade in Hostel Meal Sparks Protest at Osmania University 0

Report On Tuesday night, postgraduate students at Osmania University in Hyderabad staged a protest after a student found a razor blade in a meal served at one of the campus hostels. Outraged students claimed that foreign objects in their food had become a recurring issue. The incident occurred during dinner at the New Godavari Hostel