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Suspected Fish Poisoning in Neyyattinkara Sends 35 to Hospital 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 30, 2025
Key Update Thirty-five people, including children, developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating red snapper fish, locally known as chemballi, in Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, and severe stomach pain shortly after consuming the meal. The affected families had bought the fish from coastal markets in Kanjiramkulam, Oorambu, Chamavila, and Kuruvadu.
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Kozhikode: Rising Diarrhoea Cases, Focus on Food & Water Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 3, 2025
Key Development Kozhikode district has reported a noticeable increase in acute diarrhoeal disease (ADD) cases over the past week, prompting authorities to emphasise the importance of food and water safety. Health officials link the rise to consumption of contaminated water, fungal infections, and foodborne illnesses. According to the Health Department’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 178
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BMC Destroys 100 kg of Stale Food, Fines Eateries in Monsoon Safety Drive 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update As part of its ongoing monsoon food safety initiative, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed two dedicated inspection teams to carry out field checks and collect food samples across the city. According to BMC officials, earlier lab tests revealed bacterial contamination in several food samples collected at the beginning of the monsoon.
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Chennai Roadside Eateries Spark Food Safety Concerns 0

Unregulated Stalls Multiply Across the City Chennai roadside food stalls have rapidly expanded across neighbourhoods like George Town, Guindy, Mount Road, and Mylapore, raising alarms among health officials and residents. These makeshift eateries serve quick, low-cost meals such as idlis, parottas, noodles, and fried snacks—but often without any food safety licenses, sanitation standards, or quality

Brands Tighten Quick Commerce Contracts After Food Safety Breaches 0

Report Major brands are strengthening contracts with quick commerce platforms after food safety violations surfaced at dark store facilities. They are revising agreements to tighten clauses on storage, handling, and hygiene, aiming to prevent incidents that could trigger consumer claims or regulatory action. Chandan Goswami, partner at law firm AT & Partners, said brands are

Buffet? Spot the Red Flags First 0

Buffets are fun—you get to pick what you like, try different dishes, and go back for seconds. But behind the variety and convenience, there can be hidden hygiene risks. It’s easy to overlook signs that a buffet isn’t handling food safely. How the food is stored, how it’s served, and how clean the area looks