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Shawaya Meal Sends 12 to Hospital in Kerala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 2, 2026
People Fall Ill After Eating Shawarma and Mayonnaise At least 12 people sought medical treatment after reportedly developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following the consumption of shawaya, shawarma and mayonnaise from Signature Dish in Kadakkavoor, Thiruvananthapuram district. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, dizziness and, in some cases, breathing difficulty. Doctors treated them at the Government
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Beyond Toddy: The Need for Safe Food Practices 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2026
Overview The recent death of a Kumarakom resident after consuming toddy and food from a toddy shop in Kottayam has once again brought food safety into public discussion. While authorities continue to investigate the incident and await post-mortem and laboratory reports to determine the exact cause of death, the case reminds us why toddy shops
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Safe Lunchboxes Matter: FSSAI Issues Food Packing Guidelines 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 18, 2026
Overview As packed meals remain a daily routine for millions of students, office-goers, and workers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has highlighted the importance of safe food packing practices in preventing foodborne illnesses. In a recent post on social media platform X, the food regulator urged consumers to pay as much
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FSSAI Bans Metal Pins and Wires in Food Packaging After Safety Concerns Rise 0

Key Update FSSAI has banned the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, and other sharp materials in food packaging and handling after reports highlighted serious safety risks. The authority took action following a recent incident in Thane, where a three-year-old boy accidentally swallowed two metal wires hidden inside decorative elements of his birthday cake.

Your Cutting Board Could Be a Food Safety Risk: Here’s When to Replace It 0

Most people replace kitchen tools only when they become unusable. A cracked bowl, a broken spatula, or a loose knife handle usually gets immediate attention. However, one kitchen item often remains in use long after it should be replaced – the cutting board. Whether you use a wooden or plastic cutting board, it comes into

Think These Foods Are Safe? Think Again 0

Most of us focus on what we eat, but we often pay less attention to how we store and handle food after bringing it home. Surprisingly, many cases of foodborne illness are linked not to unusual foods but to everyday items found in almost every kitchen. Foods such as cooked rice, eggs, dairy products, chicken,