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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

Food Safety: Raw Food vs. Cooked Food 0

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March 10, 2025

We all love fresh food, but have you ever wondered how safe it is? Whether you’re enjoying a crisp salad or a steaming bowl of soup, food safety plays a crucial role in protecting your health. Raw foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats are packed with nutrients, but they also carry a higher risk

Kalamassery Health Authorities Intensify Hepatitis A Control Efforts 0

Report Health authorities recently closed an eatery near a private engineering institute in South Kalamassery, Kochi after Hepatitis A cases increased over the past two weeks. The closure followed the discovery that the tea shop violated hygiene and food safety regulations. Consequently, authorities suspect that students may have consumed contaminated food or water from nearby

Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2025
Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. However, the produce we purchase often carries pesticide residues, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. While pesticides help protect crops from pests, their residues can pose significant health risks. Consuming these contaminants over time can affect overall health, especially with
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Crack Down on Food Safety Violations in Hotels in Maradu, Kochi 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 25, 2025
Report Health department officials conducted rigorous inspections across Maradu municipality, Kochi to ensure food safety and hygiene compliance in hotels. In the Kottaram area, they inspected eight hotels and found one serving stale food. Authorities immediately seized the unsafe food and imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the establishment for violating food safety regulations. Strict
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Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The Health Department inspectors from the Pallikkunnu Zone Corporation were shocked to find improper food storage at a roadside shop near Payyambalam Beach, Kannur. The shop, lacking an electricity connection, used a non-functional refrigerator filled with blocks of ice to store food. When customers arrived, the staff heated and served the food. This alarming
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