Food Hygiene Archives

Telangana Strengthens Food Safety in Schools and Hostels 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 4, 2024
Special Officers Deployed to Monitor Institutions Reacting to recent food poisoning cases in Telangana’s educational institutions, Hyderabad District Collector Anudeep Durishetty appointed 82 special officers to oversee 164 residential schools and hostels. The initiative prioritizes sanitation and hygiene, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of students. Officials Conduct On-Site Inspection Collector Durishetty, along with
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Preventing Airborne Contamination in Food: Best Practices for Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 2, 2024
Airborne contamination in food poses a serious threat to food safety and public health. Harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses, mould spores, dust, and environmental pollutants can easily travel through the air, settling on food during preparation, storage, or serving. This type of contamination is especially concerning in environments where hygiene and ventilation are insufficient.
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ANU Students Protest Over Poor Hostel Food Quality 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 2, 2024
Report Students at Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur, staged a protest on November 29, 2024, demanding better food quality in the hostel mess. They alleged finding insects in rice and sambar, with one report claiming a frog was discovered in the sambar. Hundreds of students gathered at the university’s main gate and the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber,
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Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0

Report The Tandoori Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Wallasey, England, has admitted to 13 food safety violations, including failing to manage pests and protect food from contamination. In 2017, authorities accused the restaurant of poor hygiene practices, citing inadequate pest control and unclean premises. Despite these warnings, the restaurant, owned by Ajmol Ali, continued to violate

Food Poisoning Incident in Kochi Leads to Closure of Catering Establishment 0

Report The Food Safety Department swiftly shut down Lillie’s Kitchen, a catering establishment in north Ernakulam, after students from a special school in Kozhikode fell ill following the consumption of food provided by the business during a recreational trip. The department also revoked the establishment’s catering license due to unhygienic food preparation practices. Boat Violations

Telangana Government Establishes Food Safety Committees to Oversee School Meals 0

Report In response to growing concerns over food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Telangana government is establishing Food Safety Committees at the institutional level to oversee meal preparation and prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Institution-Level Committees to Ensure Food Quality and Hygiene On Thursday, Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari directed the formation of