Food Hygiene Archives

BMC to Train 10,000 Food Vendors on Safety and Hygiene Standards 0

Report To mitigate public health risks linked to unsafe food practices, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a comprehensive training initiative for around 10,000 licensed food vendors. This initiative aims to enhance food safety, hygiene, and storage practices, ensuring better protection for the public. BMC Collaborates with FSSAI In a strategic move to improve

Investigation into Food Poisoning at NCC Camp in Thrikkakara 0

Report Brigadier G. Suresh, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Group Commander from Kollam, leads a committee investigating the alleged food poisoning incident at the NCC camp held at KMM College, Thrikkakara, on Monday. The acting additional director general of NCC directed the formation of the inquiry committee. Following a two-day pause due to the incident,

Food Safety Department Shuts Down Salem Collectorate Canteen Over Violations 0

Report The Food Safety Department imposed a ₹2,000 penalty on the canteen at the Salem Collectorate and temporarily shut it down on Wednesday. Officials took this action due to concerns about high food prices, unsanitary conditions, and the misuse of publicly-provided document copies for customer service. Inspection Findings Officials identified several violations of food safety

Food Poisoning Affects Hundreds at Perunkaliyattam Festival in Payyanur 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 18, 2024
Report 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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Four Students Fall Ill in Suspected Food Poisoning Incident at Saipur Tribal Girls Hostel 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, News
- December 11, 2024
Overview Four students from the Tribal Girls Welfare Hostel in Saipur, Vikarabad, Telangana, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after eating at the hostel on Tuesday. Medical staff quickly treated the affected students at a government hospital. “The girls reported stomach pain, vomiting, and general discomfort,” said SP K. Narayana Reddy, according to TNIE.
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Physical Hazards in Food: Examples, Causes, and Prevention Strategies 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General
- December 10, 2024
Ensuring food safety is vital for public health and consumer trust. Among the various causes of food contamination, physical hazards are one of the most common and, importantly, preventable risks in the food industry. Physical hazards involve solid, tangible contaminants like hair, metal fragments, glass shards, or other foreign objects. These contaminants can lead to
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