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
READ MOREReport The Ministry of Municipalities in Saudi Arabia has proposed new regulations for central kitchens that supply restaurants and households. The draft rules ban using wooden boards and knives with wooden handles for cutting meat, poultry, and fish, instead requiring food-safe materials like plastic for easier cleaning. Designated Food Preparation Areas According to the draft,
READ MORELatex allergies are relatively common, affecting a small but significant portion of the population. People with latex allergies react to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. This allergy is typically triggered by direct contact with latex products such as gloves, balloons, and medical equipment. However,
READ MOREOverview 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
READ MOREReport 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
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