Report A recent food poisoning incident has left 106 students hospitalised after consuming khichdi during their midday meal at Zilla Parishad School in Pardi village, Saoli taluk, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. On Thursday, the school served khichdi to 126 students as part of its regular mid-day meal programme. Shortly after eating, 106 students showed symptoms of uneasiness
READ MOREIncident in Chamarajanagar Jatropha curcas seeds poisoned five women and eight children in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka last week, forcing their hospitalization. This incident led Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K to issue a public warning about the dangers of consuming toxic fruits. Toxicity of Jatropha Srinivas K emphasized the plant’s high toxicity, explaining that every part
READ MOREFood Safety Action Against Three Momo Shops The food safety department has taken action against three Momo shops in Greater Noida after their tomato chutney samples failed safety tests, deeming them unfit for consumption. This follows a food poisoning incident on September 29, where more than eight people from two families fell ill after eating
READ MOREReport The Food Safety Department swiftly shut down Lillie’s Kitchen, a catering establishment in north Ernakulam, after students from a special school in Kozhikode fell ill following the consumption of food provided by the business during a recreational trip. The department also revoked the establishment’s catering license due to unhygienic food preparation practices. Boat Violations
READ MOREReport In response to growing concerns over food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Telangana government is establishing Food Safety Committees at the institutional level to oversee meal preparation and prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Institution-Level Committees to Ensure Food Quality and Hygiene On Thursday, Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari directed the formation of
READ MOREFood Poisoning Incident in Kochi In Kochi, Kerala, the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery admitted 75 individuals, mainly students from Kozhikode, who experienced suspected food poisoning after a picnic on Wednesday. The group, from Karunyatheeram Special School in Kattippara, Kozhikode, travelled to Kochi with their caregivers, who also required medical attention. The team comprised
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