Food Safety Archives

Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0

Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry

Shawarma Triggers Suspected Food Poisoning in Kasaragod Madrasa 0

Key Update A case of suspected food poisoning has raised fresh concerns about shawarma safety after 15 students from a madrasa in Thekkupuram, near Poochakkal, Kasaragod, fell ill on Monday night. They reportedly consumed shawarma purchased from a nearby hotel during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Madrasa authorities reported that the students developed vomiting and abdominal pain

Rotten Meat Scandal Hits Kashmir’s Restaurant Industry Hard 0

Key Development The ongoing crackdown on unsafe and rotten meat in Kashmir has severely impacted the region’s restaurant industry, with sales plunging by 70% in some areas and widespread public concern over food safety. On Sunday, food safety authorities seized 340 kg of unlabelled, unbranded meat near Srinagar Airport following a tip-off from the sales

7 Hospitalized After Eating at Al Majlis Restaurant in Kanhangad 0
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- September 8, 2025
Key Update Seven people fell ill after eating food from Al Majlis Restaurant in Athinjaal in Kanhangad, Kasaragod, on the night of August 31. The group, which included engineering students and a local family, had ordered Al Faham Mandi and Shawaya Mandhi. Shortly after the meal, the individuals began experiencing severe stomach pain, fever, chills,
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Health Crackdown in Malappuram: Catering Unit Closed 0
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- September 6, 2025
Key Update The municipal health department in Malappuram conducted a large-scale inspection of catering units and food outlets across Kottakunnu, Kizhakethala, and Munduparamba. During the operation, officials seized and destroyed numerous unhygienic and unsafe food items, including spoiled pickles, contaminated curry mixes, and unsafe meat products. Inspectors found that workers left food uncovered on dirty
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Vishal Mega Mart Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Selling Expired Food in Odisha 0
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- September 6, 2025
Customer Spots Expired Bhujia, Manager Denies Complaint Food safety officials in Rayagada, Odisha, imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on Vishal Mega Mart on Monday after finding expired food items for sale at the store. The action followed a complaint from customer Sangram Patnaik, who discovered a packet of bhujia purchased on May 14 had
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