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Giridih Tragedy: Child Dies, 18 Hospitalised After Eating Street Food 0

Significant Update A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has claimed the life of a seven-year-old child and left 18 others hospitalised in Jharkhand’s Giridih district. The incident occurred in Leda Bajto village under the Mufassil police station limits after villagers consumed street food from a local vendor. A golgappa and chaat cart had been

Soda Unit Shut After Baby Snake Found in Jeera Soda Bottle 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has shut down a soda manufacturing unit after a dead baby snake was found inside a bottle of jeera soda purchased from a fast-food outlet in Vellangallur in the Thrissur district of Kerala. A customer who ordered jeera soda at a local eatery discovered a dead baby snake inside

Tampered HiPP Baby Food Scare in Austria Triggers Recall and Probe 0

Key Update Authorities in Austria have urged the public to remain vigilant after a jar of HiPP baby food tested positive for rat poison, raising serious safety concerns. The incident came to light when a customer in Burgenland reported a contaminated jar of carrot and potato purée. The customer noticed the issue before feeding the product

20-Year-Old Dies After Eating Manchurian and Kadhai Paneer in Bihar 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 11, 2026
Significant Update A 20-year-old man in Bhabua, Bihar, lost his life after consuming restaurant-packed food, raising serious concerns about food safety. What seemed like a routine meal turned fatal, highlighting the risks associated with unsafe food handling. According to reports, Vishal had dinner with his brother and friends around 10:30 p.m., eating Manchurian and Kadhai
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31 Students Fall Ill at Namakkal Hostel; Food Contamination Suspected 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
Key Update As many as 31 girl students at an Adi Dravidar Welfare hostel in Namakkal in Tamilnadu fell ill after an alleged case of food contamination at the facility. The students began experiencing discomfort soon after lunch and were rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. While six students have since been
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Puffed Paneer Alert: When Packaged Food Spoils Before Expiry 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 5, 2026
Key Update Packaged and ready-to-eat foods make life easier, but they can also carry hidden risks. Bacteria or preservatives in these foods can lead to illnesses. While fresh food is always safest, if you rely on packaged items, check labels carefully and inspect taste and texture before consuming. Food can spoil before its expiry due
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