Food Safety Archives

Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies
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Keep Meat Fresh & Safe: Smart Fridge and Freezer Tips 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Storing meat and fish in the fridge and freezer for a few days is normal, but proper storage is key to keeping them fresh and safe. Simply chilling isn’t enough — if you don’t handle it correctly, it can cause foodborne illnesses. Always maintain cleanliness, pack in airtight containers, label dates, and separate raw meat
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Kerala High Court Imposes Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2025
Report On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5
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Tenkasi Shelter Food Poisoning: 4 Dead, 8 Critical, Operator Held 0

Report A suspected case of food contamination at a private shelter home in Sundarapandiapuram near Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu has claimed four lives so far. On Friday, a 70-year-old resident, Dhanalakshmi, died at Tenkasi Government Hospital after failing to respond to treatment for severe digestive complications. Critical Patients Shifted for Advanced Care Health officials moved

Odisha Outbreak: Cholera Cases Found, Diarrhoea Kills 7, Hundreds Sick 0

Overview Odisha diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district has turned deadlier with cholera confirmed in multiple patients.Officials reported two more deaths on Sunday, raising the death toll to seven since the outbreak began on June 9. Over 1,750 people have fallen ill so far, with around 1,500 recovered and about 250 still hospitalised, according to Additional

Kerala High Court Questions Plastic in Food Delivery, Seeks Govt Reply 0

Report The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to address the widespread use of plastic in food delivery services and to submit a response within two weeks. While hearing a petition on food safety, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that serving hot food items such as curries, gravies, or rice in plastic containers exposes