Food Safety Archives

Ration Rice Turns Blue in Kottayam, Triggering Food Safety Probe 0

Key Development In an unusual incident in Kottayam, raw rice supplied through a ration shop in Enthayar near Mundakayam turned blue when washed, raising serious concerns about the quality of rice distributed under the public distribution system. Consumer Flags Issue After Rice Disintegrates The issue came to light at the home of Biju Thomas of

Bird Flu in Kerala: Is Your Chicken and Eggs Safe to Eat?0

Key Update Amid reports of bird flu in Kerala, the Indian Veterinary Association assures the public that chicken and eggs remain safe to eat—provided proper precautions are taken. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Bird flu viruses are destroyed when poultry and eggs are cooked at 70°C (158°F) for

Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0

Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact

Jharkhand High Court Orders Statewide Ban on Open Meat Sales 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 20, 2025
Key Update The Jharkhand High Court on Friday directed the state government to strictly enforce food safety regulations framed by the Central government and immediately halt the open sale of meat and chicken across the state. A division bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar issued the directions while hearing a public
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Student Dies in Suspected Food Poisoning Case in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- December 20, 2025
Key Update A suspected food poisoning incident at a state government–run residential school in Telangana has claimed the life of another student on Thursday. Sai Likhitha (14), a Class VIII student of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Pochampad, Nizamabad district, fell critically ill on December 5 after consuming food served on the school
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Karnataka Intensifies Egg Testing Amid Cancer Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Department, Karnataka, has intensified egg testing across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, following public concern over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The action comes amid discussions around the possible presence of AOZ, a substance suspected to have carcinogenic properties. Officials Collect Samples from Over 200 Locations Food safety officials
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