Food Poisoning Archives

100+ Hospitalised After Food Poisoning on Dhurandhar Film Set in Leh 0

Key Update Food poisoning sent more than 100 crew members of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar film set to the hospital in Leh, exposing gaps in food safety practices on large productions. On the Dhurandhar film set, crew members — including children — ate meals and soon developed stomach pain, vomiting, and headaches. Doctors at Sajal Narbu

Food Poisoning Suspected at Kasaragod Hostel; Students Stable 0

Key Update Five students from the hostel of Kuniya College of Arts and Science, Kasaragod, were admitted to a private hospital in Cherkala after developing vomiting and diarrhoea, sparking concerns of food poisoning. Four of the affected students are girls and one is a boy. Symptoms Reported Among Others Several other hostel residents also experienced

44 Fall Ill After Eating Chicken Sandwiches at Public Event in Kerala 0

Key Update At a public event on Friday evening in Areekode, Malappuram district, Kerala, 44 people fell ill after eating snacks served with tea. Officials identified the chicken sandwiches as the main cause. Hospital authorities admitted 41 people to Areekode Government Taluk Hospital and three to Manjeri Government Medical College Hospital, confirming that none of

Reheated Sambar Sends 13 Kayamkulam Students to Hospital 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 13, 2025
Key Development Thirteen students from Kayamkulam Women’s Polytechnic College have been admitted to Kayamkulam Taluk Hospital with suspected food poisoning. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, and other symptoms after having dinner at the college hostel on Tuesday night. Sambar Alleged to be Reheated from Lunch Students allege that the sambar served at night was the same one provided during
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Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 4, 2025
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
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NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
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
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