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Madurai Hotel Sealed After Food Poisoning Incident 0

Key Update Food safety officials in KK Nagar, Madurai, Tamilnadu sealed a hotel on Sunday following a suspected food poisoning incident that left eight people ill. Seven patients have since been discharged, but a seven-year-old boy remains in the ICU of a private hospital in critical condition. Incident Details On March 13, a group visited

FSSAI Orders Mandatory Licensing for Milk Producers and Vendors 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed milk producers who are not members of dairy cooperative societies, as well as milk vendors, to obtain mandatory licensing or registration before starting or continuing their food business operations. Registration Required for Non-Cooperative Producers In an advisory issued on March 11, FSSAI

1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore 0

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November 17, 2025

Key Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown

Pulamanthol in Malappuram Cracks Down on Unsanitary Food Outlets 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update Pulamanthol Panchayat of Malappuram district, in coordination with the Health Department, conducted surprise inspections of food distribution establishments across Kattuppara, Thirunarayanapuram, and Pulamanthol. Officials identified outlets operating without Panchayat licenses, violating hygiene rules, and preparing or storing food in unsanitary conditions. They issued notices under the Kerala Public Health Act and reminded all
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FDA Targets Unlicensed Buckwheat Sellers Before Navratri 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced that vendors selling buckwheat without a valid food license or registration will face penalties. The action comes ahead of Navratri, following a March incident in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Haridwar, where adulterated buckwheat left over 200 people, including children, hospitalised on the festival’s first day.
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Health Crackdown in Malappuram: Catering Unit Closed 0
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- September 6, 2025
Key Update The municipal health department in Malappuram conducted a large-scale inspection of catering units and food outlets across Kottakunnu, Kizhakethala, and Munduparamba. During the operation, officials seized and destroyed numerous unhygienic and unsafe food items, including spoiled pickles, contaminated curry mixes, and unsafe meat products. Inspectors found that workers left food uncovered on dirty
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