food contamination Archives

Razor Blade in Hostel Meal Sparks Protest at Osmania University 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
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
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Food Safety: Raw Food vs. Cooked Food 0
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- March 10, 2025
We all love fresh food, but have you ever wondered how safe it is? Whether you’re enjoying a crisp salad or a steaming bowl of soup, food safety plays a crucial role in protecting your health. Raw foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats are packed with nutrients, but they also carry a higher risk
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45 Inmates Hospitalized in Mangaluru Jail for Suspected Food Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2025
Report On Wednesday, 45 undertrials from Mangaluru jail were hospitalized after they showed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The inmates began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and other discomforts shortly after eating lunch. Some inmates fainted and doctors transferred them to Wenlock Hospital for treatment. Cause of Illness Under Investigation The affected inmates consumed a
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Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab 0

Report In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges

Food Safety Alert: Buckwheat Flour Ban Before Mahashivratri 0

Report The food safety department has issued a stern warning to eight manufacturers of buckwheat flour, banning the sale of products older than 15 days. This measure comes ahead of Mahashivratri on February 26, when followers typically consume bread made from buckwheat (kuttu) flour to break their fasts. Legal Consequences for Violators Sarvesh Kumar, assistant

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety 0

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked