Food Poisoning Archives

Detergent Mistaken for Salt Leaves 36 Bihar Students Ill After Mid-Day Meal 0

Key Update At least 36 girl students fell ill after a cook allegedly added detergent powder instead of salt to a mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Nalanda district. 36 Students Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal The incident occurred on Tuesday at a middle school in Parasi, under the Noorsarai police station area,

Young Woman Falls Seriously Ill After Eating Reheated Pasta 0

Reheating leftover food is a common household practice, but it may not always make food safe to eat. According to Dr Priyam Bordoloi, reheating food left at room temperature overnight cannot reverse the risks associated with improper storage. The warning follows the case of a young woman who was hospitalised after eating pasta that had been left on

Why Does Mandi Keep Appearing in Food Poisoning Reports?0

Kuzhimandi has become one of Kerala’s most popular restaurant dishes, enjoyed by families, groups of friends, and food lovers alike. Its distinctive smoky flavour, generous portions, and widespread availability have made it a favourite across the state. Yet in recent years, several food poisoning incidents involving restaurants serving mandi (locally known as kuzhimandi) have been

Nearly 50 Fall Ill After Eating Mandi; Kochi Hotel Licence Cancelled 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2026
Key Update Food Safety Department shuts down Al Reem Kuzhimandi in Kathrikadavu after multiple customers report suspected food poisoning; food samples sent for laboratory analysis as the investigation continues. Multiple Customers Report Illness The Food Safety Department has suspended the licence of Al Reem Kuzhimandi in Kathrikadavu, Kochi, and ordered the restaurant’s immediate closure after
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Fried Chicken Complaint Triggers Coimbatore Inspection 0
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- July 9, 2026
Key Update A. Sasikumar, a resident of Madukkarai in Coimbatore, visited the hypermarket with his family on Monday night and purchased fried chicken for his children. Within minutes of consuming the food, his children — including a toddler — developed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Sasikumar later said the chicken had a rotten smell
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Kannur Hotel Closed After Three Students Reportedly Fall Ill Following Meal 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- July 9, 2026
Key Update Three students reportedly suffered suspected food poisoning after eating Kuzhimandi purchased from Safran Mandi Hotel on Pookkom Road in Panoor in the Kannur district on Friday evening. Within hours of consuming the meal, the students experienced vomiting and severe discomfort. They sought treatment at a private hospital in Panoor and are currently in
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