food contamination Archives

Vande Bharat Food Scare: Kochi Canteen Sealed, Probe Begins 0

May 16, 2025

Report Kochi Corporation sealed a private railway catering facility in Kadavanthra after health officials found unhygienic and contaminated food meant for several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A surprise inspection exposed serious lapses in food safety and sanitation. Following the raid, both Kochi Corporation and the Railway authorities launched a formal inquiry to determine

Ludhiana Acts on Paneer Adulteration 0

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May 13, 2025

Report Food safety officials in Ludhiana have increased their efforts to combat paneer adulteration. In April, they collected 29 samples from various locations across the district, nearly doubling the number collected in the last six months. Out of the 29 samples tested, eight failed quality checks. Three samples were flagged as unsafe and deceptive, while

Mid-Day Meal Contamination – A Burning Issue 0

Every school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,

The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0
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- May 2, 2025
Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests
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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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