Food Poisoning Archives

Telangana Government Establishes Food Safety Committees to Oversee School Meals 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 29, 2024
Report 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
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Kochi Medical Facility Treats 75 Students for Suspected Food Poisoning After Picnic 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 28, 2024
Food 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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Nearly 30 Students Fall Ill Again at Zilla Parishad High School Due to Contaminated Meals 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 27, 2024
Report On Tuesday, nearly 30 students at Maganoor Zilla Parishad High School, Mahbubnagar, Telangana fell ill after consuming mid-day meals contaminated with food poisoning and worms. Authorities immediately transferred the affected students to the government hospital in Makthal for treatment. Around 3:30 p.m., the students complained of stomach pains and nausea shortly after eating. Due
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35 Students Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning at Kasaragod, Kerala 0

Food Poisoning at Alampady School On November 21, 2024, 35 students from Alampady Government Higher Secondary School in Chengala Panchayat, kasargod, Kerala, were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning from milk served in the mid-day meal program. Affected students from the Lower and Upper Primary sections showed symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and restlessness. Out of 570

South Africa Declares National Disaster as Pesticide Poisonings Claim 23 Children’s Lives 0

Overview South Africa declared a wave of food poisoning a “national disaster” after at least 23 children died in recent months. This week, a five-year-old boy reportedly became the latest victim after eating snacks bought from a small shop in Soweto. Authorities have linked several deaths to pesticide-contaminated food sold at small township shops but

FSSAI Launches Inspections in Mysuru PG Accommodations and Indira Canteens 0

Report FSSAI officials in Mysuru have begun inspecting paying guest (PG) accommodations to assess food quality and hygiene standards. Following reports of food poisoning in Bengaluru, FSSAI Commissioner Srinivas directed inspections in Mysuru, a city known for its numerous PG accommodations. Three teams were deployed to carry out the campaign, which began on Friday and