Food Safety Archives

Six Fall Ill After Eating Allegedly Mouldy Cake in Kasaragod 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2026
Family Falls Ill After Anniversary Celebration Six people, including children, sought medical treatment after reportedly falling ill from consuming a cake purchased for a wedding anniversary celebration in Parappa, Kasaragod. According to reports, the cake was purchased from a local bakery by a resident of Kanakappally for the family celebration. Shortly after consuming the cake,
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Kerala Puts 2,300+Toddy Shop Kitchens Under Food Safety Watch 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Excise Department and the Food Safety Department will jointly inspect kitchens in toddy shops across the state to improve hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority, 2,310 of Kerala’s 3,913 licensed toddy shops serve food alongside toddy. Most of these establishments operate from rented
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Food Safety First: Tamil Nadu Issues Advisory to Influencers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has advised food influencers and vloggers to recommend only food businesses with a valid FSSAI licence. The department has also urged creators to assess hygiene, food handling, and sanitary practices—not just taste and presentation—before promoting restaurants or street food vendors. Food Reviews Should Prioritise Food Safety With
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Beyond Toddy: The Need for Safe Food Practices 0

Overview The recent death of a Kumarakom resident after consuming toddy and food from a toddy shop in Kottayam has once again brought food safety into public discussion. While authorities continue to investigate the incident and await post-mortem and laboratory reports to determine the exact cause of death, the case reminds us why toddy shops

Your Cutting Board Could Be a Food Safety Risk: Here’s When to Replace It 0

Most people replace kitchen tools only when they become unusable. A cracked bowl, a broken spatula, or a loose knife handle usually gets immediate attention. However, one kitchen item often remains in use long after it should be replaced – the cutting board. Whether you use a wooden or plastic cutting board, it comes into

Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food 0

Significant Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards at hotels and food stalls in Sabarimala. The Board will revise tender conditions and bring organisations such as Kudumbashree, Indian Coffee House, and KTDC into the food service sector at Sannidhanam and Pamba. Board Makes Health Cards and Hygiene