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Telangana Food Safety Department Ensures Hygiene and Compliance in 2024 0

Overview The Telangana Food Safety Department emerged as a key player in safeguarding food safety and hygiene across the state in 2024. Between January and November, the department conducted 4,652 inspections at restaurants, high-end pubs, manufacturing units, eCommerce dark stores, warehouses, dairy operations, and ice cream shops in Hyderabad and other districts. These inspections resulted

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

Inspection Uncovers Hygiene Violations at Mahabubnagar Snack Venue, License Revoked 0
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- December 17, 2024
Report Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety teams inspected a snack-selling venue in Mahabubnagar district and found multiple hygiene violations. They confiscated food worth ₹60,500 due to improper labelling and unsanitary practices. Consequently, the department revoked the establishment’s license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006. Deficiencies Uncovered at Sri Santosh Foods in Yenugonda
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Nutrition and Vaccination Awareness Campaign Held in Faidan Village, Chandigarh 0
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- December 16, 2024
Report To promote the importance of nutritious eating and timely vaccinations, the Chandigarh Immunisation Department and Food Safety Administration, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, organized an awareness campaign in Faidan village on Friday. The event aimed to educate the community about the role of healthy food and vaccinations in ensuring overall well-being.
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Health Department Intensifies Inspections in Erumely During Sabarimala Season 0
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- December 16, 2024
Report As part of the Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season, Health Inspector Shaji Karukathra spearheaded comprehensive inspections across Erumely town, Peruthodu, Kanamala, Kalaketty, and Mukkoottuthara. The team evaluated 13 establishments engaged in food supply and handling. Action Taken Against Violations The inspections revealed serious compliance lapses. Authorities ordered the closure of two shops operating without adhering to
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