Food Poisoning Archives

Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0

Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local

NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0

Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the

Hyderabad: One Dead, Eight Hospitalised After Eating Reheated Meat 0

Family Falls Ill After Bonalu Feast A 46-year-old man died, and eight members of his family were hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. The incident occurred when the family consumed reheated leftover reheated meat from a Bonalu festival feast. Leftover Meal Turns Fatal On Sunday, the family cooked chicken, mutton, and boti (goat

Telangana Schools to Form Food Safety Committees After Poisoning Cases 0
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development In response to recurring cases of suspected food poisoning in government-run residential schools in Telangana, BC (Backwards Class) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to promptly establish food safety committees in every school. These food safety committees must include teachers, principals, and students to ensure comprehensive oversight. Minister Prabhakar emphasised that food
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Food Poisoning Sickens Over 30 Students in Thrikkakara 0
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- July 17, 2025
Overview More than 30 students from N-Able Training Institute, a German language centre in Thrikkakara municipality, in Ernakulam, fell sick on Wednesday due to suspected food poisoning. Authorities rushed them to various government and private hospitals in the city. According to municipal health officials, 10 boys and 20 girls experienced symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal
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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Rain on Your Trip 0
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- July 12, 2025
Travelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
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