Report A 13-year-old student, Kerlang from Meghalaya, tragically died on Sunday from suspected food poisoning in Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka. Several others fell ill, prompting health and law enforcement agencies to launch an investigation. The Feast and Its Aftermath The business community in Malavalli, primarily consisting of individuals from Rajasthan, hosted a feast following the
READ MOREReport Unethical traders in the Dhubri district in Assam are selling contaminated Boondi, a popular fried chickpea snack, by adding toxic, non-edible colours from the Raja Rani brand (non-edible, industrial-grade dyes). They use these synthetic dyes to enhance the snack’s appearance, putting consumers at serious health risks. Adulterated Boondi Spreads Across Markets Markets across Fakirganj,
READ MOREReport On Wednesday, 45 undertrials from Mangaluru jail were hospitalized after they showed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The inmates began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and other discomforts shortly after eating lunch. Some inmates fainted and doctors transferred them to Wenlock Hospital for treatment. Cause of Illness Under Investigation The affected inmates consumed a
READ MOREReport Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the
READ MOREReport A 9-year-old girl died, and 15 others, mostly children, are receiving treatment for suspected food poisoning in Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh. The victims ate chicken and paneer at a family function in Hangwa village on Wednesday. Health officials quickly responded after reports of severe vomiting and dysentery surfaced. They transferred the affected individuals to the Kondagaon
READ MOREReport On Thursday, February 6, 2025, someone found a deceased lizard in the lunch served to sixteen students at a girls’ hostel at Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, leading to their treatment for suspected food poisoning. The incident started when one student experienced nausea and went to Kalveeranpalayam Primary Health Centre for help. After receiving first
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