Food Poisoning Archives

KFC Held Liable in Food Poisoning Case; ₹25,000 Compensation Ordered 0

Key Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ludhiana, held a KFC outlet and its parent company liable in a food poisoning case. It ruled that the outlet served hazardous food and ordered ₹25,000 as compensation for deficiency in service. Complaint Filed After Sudden Illness Amarjot Singh, a resident of New Janta Nagar, Ludhiana, filed

Odisha Food Scare: 58 Fall Ill, One Dead After Eating Roadside Dahi Bara 0

Key Update At least 58 people fell ill, and one elderly woman died after allegedly consuming contaminated dahi bara (a popular street snack) in Pata Pur village under Dasharathpur block in Jajpur district in Odisha, raising serious food safety concerns. Villagers consumed the snack from a roadside vendor between 8:30 am and 9:30 am on

Giridih Tragedy: Child Dies, 18 Hospitalised After Eating Street Food 0

Significant Update A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has claimed the life of a seven-year-old child and left 18 others hospitalised in Jharkhand’s Giridih district. The incident occurred in Leda Bajto village under the Mufassil police station limits after villagers consumed street food from a local vendor. A golgappa and chaat cart had been

Four Die After Suspected Food Poisoning Linked to Watermelon in Mumbai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 27, 2026
Key Update Four members of a family died in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area due to suspected food poisoning, police said on Monday. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause. On the night of April 25, multiple family members had dinner together at around 10:30 p.m. While others returned home, four individuals later consumed
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Vizhinjam Deaths: Marine Toxin Confirmed, Food Poisoning Ruled Out 0
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- April 24, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have identified a marine toxin as the likely cause behind the deaths of two people who consumed food from a hotel in Vizhinjam. The chemical analysis report clearly rules out food poisoning. The incident dates back to February 16, when the victims, residents of the area, ate at the hotel.
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Watch Out: Fermented Foods Need Extra Care This Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up
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