Food Poisoning Archives

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

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

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
- 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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Hyderabad: One Dead, Eight Hospitalised After Eating Reheated Meat 0
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- July 24, 2025
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
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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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