Food Poisoning Archives

Can Refrigerated Food Cause Poisoning?0

Overview Keeping leftovers in the fridge is common worldwide, but it can sometimes be risky. Primrose Freestone, a microbiologist at the University of Leicester, explains the dangers and how to prevent them. Why leftovers can be risky: Food poisoning happens when food is contaminated with harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria multiply quickly between 4°C

Momos Turns Risky: 10 Fall Sick in Noida, Food Samples Sent for Testing 0

Key Update At least 10 people, including nine members of a single family, fell ill after allegedly consuming momos from a nearby shop in the Dadri area of Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Noida, officials said on Thursday. The affected individuals soon developed symptoms such as stomach pain, fever, and vomiting, prompting authorities to admit

Spoiled Fish in Achankovil Sparks Health Concerns 0

Key Update Residents of Achankovil village have raised concerns over fish being sold in local markets that appears to be spoiled. Several people who cooked and consumed the fish reported health issues such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Locals stated that the fish had a strong, unpleasant odour even before cooking, and many chose to discard

85 Fall Ill After Consuming Buckwheat Flour During Fasting in Uttar Pradesh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2026
Significant Update Nearly 85 people, including an additional district magistrate, fell ill after consuming kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour), typically eaten during fasting rituals, in Baghpat, Bijnor and Bulandshahr districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said. All affected individuals were hospitalised and are now recovering. In Bulandshahr, 39 people fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour in
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20 Fall Ill After Buffet at Hotel Windsor Rajadhani in Kowdiar 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2026
Significant Update At least 20 people sought medical attention after developing suspected food poisoning symptoms following a buffet at Hotel Windsor Rajadhani in Kowdiar, Thiruvanthapuram. The incident occurred on February 26 during a private function attended by more than 50 guests. Several attendees reported symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and weakness on February 27 and
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Be Careful: Salad Isn’t Always Safe; Onions Demand Attention Too 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2026
Overview Cooking food at the correct temperature is not optional — it is essential. When you undercook food, bacteria and other microorganisms multiply quickly and turn it unsafe. Many people assume that only meat dishes pose a risk. However, even something as simple as the salad served alongside biryani can cause food poisoning. According to
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