food handling Archives

Your Kitchen Might Be Keeping Food in the Danger Zone Longer Than You Think 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 9, 2026
Most people associate food safety with cooking temperatures, good hygiene, and the proper handling of raw ingredients. While these practices play an important role, many people overlook another critical aspect of food safety: how they handle food after cooking. As food cools, it passes through a temperature range known as the “Danger Zone”—between 5°C and
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Railway Samosa Vendor Caught in Unhygienic Conditions, Sparks Outrage 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 1, 2026
Key Update A viral social media video has once again raised questions about food hygiene practices on Indian Railways. The video shows a samosa vendor selling food under unsanitary conditions inside a moving train. The footage shows the vendor sitting on the floor while selling samosas to passengers. He talks on a mobile phone and
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CMC Cracks Down on Hyderabad Restaurants Over Food Safety Issues 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 28, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections at two food establishments in Hyderabad’s Madeenaguda and Moosapet areas on Tuesday. They detected several hygiene and food safety violations. Officials Detect Improper Storage at Gismat Jail Mandi During an inspection at Gismat Jail Mandi restaurant in Madeenaguda, the food safety team
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Cockroach in Chutney Triggers Protest at Delhi University Hostel 0

Significant Update Students at Delhi University’s South Campus staged protests after a student reportedly found a cockroach in chutney served at the boys’ hostel mess. The incident took place during Tuesday’s breakfast service, where chutney accompanied uttapam. A first-year MA History student from Bihar noticed the insect while collecting food from the counter and immediately

Should You Wash Chicken? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It 0

Overview There has long been debate over whether you should wash raw chicken. Major bodies like the World Health Organisation and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advise against it. Washing poultry under running water can spread bacteria through splashes, contaminating kitchen surfaces, utensils, and nearby food. However, in many Indian households, washing chicken

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness