food handling Archives

Crack Down on Food Safety Violations in Hotels in Maradu, Kochi 0

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

Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation 0

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

Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens 0

Report 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,

Latex Allergy and Foods: Risks, Triggers, and How to Manage 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- January 29, 2025
Latex 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,
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Shocking Video Exposes Unhygienic Rewdi Preparation, Sparks Outrage 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 27, 2024
Report A viral video exposes the unhygienic process of making rewdi, a popular Indian sweet, triggering widespread outrage on social media. The footage, filmed in Agra, shows men preparing the sweets in a filthy room while blatantly disregarding cleanliness and food safety standards. Unhygienic Conditions Revealed In the video, a man kneads dough and sugar
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Telangana Food Safety Department Ensures Hygiene and Compliance in 2024 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 26, 2024
Overview 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
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