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Food Poisoning Affects Hundreds at Perunkaliyattam Festival in Payyanur 0

Report A suspected food poisoning outbreak during the Perunkaliyattam festival at the Cheruthazham Kokkadu Muchilottu Temple in Payyanur, Kannur has left approximately 300 individuals seeking medical care. Over the last two days of the festival, attendees who consumed food from temporary stalls reported symptoms of foodborne illness. Medical Response and Patient Updates Health officials treated

Physical Hazards in Food: Examples, Causes, and Prevention Strategies 0

Ensuring food safety is vital for public health and consumer trust. Among the various causes of food contamination, physical hazards are one of the most common and, importantly, preventable risks in the food industry. Physical hazards involve solid, tangible contaminants like hair, metal fragments, glass shards, or other foreign objects. These contaminants can lead to

Tiruchi’s Roadside Food Dilemma: Hygiene Risks and Safety Solutions 0

Unregulated Food Stalls Raise Hygiene Concerns The uncontrolled expansion of roadside food stalls in Tiruchi has raised serious hygiene concerns among residents. Vendors operate daily from temporary stalls and pushcarts, catering to a diverse range of customers with offerings that include pre-prepared meals and freshly cooked dishes. Contamination Risks Persist Amid Rising Demand Many vendors

Nearly 30 Students Fall Ill Again at Zilla Parishad High School Due to Contaminated Meals 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 27, 2024
Report On Tuesday, nearly 30 students at Maganoor Zilla Parishad High School, Mahbubnagar, Telangana fell ill after consuming mid-day meals contaminated with food poisoning and worms. Authorities immediately transferred the affected students to the government hospital in Makthal for treatment. Around 3:30 p.m., the students complained of stomach pains and nausea shortly after eating. Due
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South Africa Declares National Disaster as Pesticide Poisonings Claim 23 Children’s Lives 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 23, 2024
Overview South Africa declared a wave of food poisoning a “national disaster” after at least 23 children died in recent months. This week, a five-year-old boy reportedly became the latest victim after eating snacks bought from a small shop in Soweto. Authorities have linked several deaths to pesticide-contaminated food sold at small township shops but
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Insects Found in Sambhar During Vande Bharat Train Journey, Spark Outrage 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2024
Report A passenger’s journey aboard the Vande Bharat train took an unpleasant turn when he discovered insects in the sambhar served during the trip. The incident occurred on the Tirunelveli to Chennai route and quickly went viral after the passenger shared visuals of the contaminated meal on social media. The video showed black insects floating
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