food handling Archives

Chennai Roadside Eateries Spark Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2025
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
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Brands Tighten Quick Commerce Contracts After Food Safety Breaches 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Resources
- June 30, 2025
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
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Buffet? Spot the Red Flags First 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 23, 2025
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
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Promoting Hygiene & Safety: Madurai’s Food Vendors Awareness Drive 0

Report In Madurai, the food safety department hosted an awareness program at Teppakulam on Friday evening, focusing on hygiene and food safety for street food vendors and residents. The initiative aimed to educate vendors on the importance of adopting best practices to ensure safe and hygienic street food for the public. Theatrical Skit and Interactive

Safe Handling of Frozen Foods: A Simple Guide 0

Freezing is a convenient and effective way to preserve food, allowing it to stay safe and fresh for longer periods. By slowing down bacterial growth, freezing helps prevent spoilage and keeps food edible for months. However, it’s important to note that freezing doesn’t kill bacteria; it merely pauses their growth. Once frozen food thaws, bacteria

Summer Food Safety Tips 0

Summer is a season filled with backyard BBQs, picnics, and fresh foods shared with friends and family. However, the heat and humidity also make food safety more crucial. Warm temperatures create an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply, and food can spoil quickly if not handled properly. To enjoy all the delicious flavours of summer