Food Safety Archives

Diarrhea Outbreak at DLF New Town Heights: Authorities Investigate Water Contamination 0

Overview A diarrhoea outbreak has affected residents at DLF New Town Heights in Kakkanad, which also experienced a jaundice outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 16 residents have contracted diarrhoea, and five others are exhibiting fever symptoms. Health Officials Investigate Water Contamination as Cause Officials from the Thrikkakara municipality visited the complex over the weekend to

India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0

Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid

Food Safety Wing Closes 10 Catering Units in Northern Kerala 0

Overview The Food Safety Department shut down 10 catering units in northern Kerala for violating food safety regulations. Over three days starting November 21, the department’s special task force inspected 186 catering units in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. Addressing Complaints and Health Risks Responding to rising complaints about unhygienic practices at event caterers

35 Students Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning at Kasaragod, Kerala 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 23, 2024
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
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Telangana Food Safety Task Force Uncovers Nutraceutical Violations in IDA Mallapur 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 23, 2024
Report The Telangana State Food Safety Task Force inspected nutraceutical manufacturing units in IDA Mallapur and identified multiple violations of safety standards. On November 20 and 21, officials raided Vin Biomed and Nuvista Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd, uncovering serious breaches of food safety regulations. Expired Ingredients and Improperly Labeled Products Discovered During the November 20 raid
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Kerala Steps Up Efforts to Combat Hepatitis A Surge in Kozhikode and Kochi 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 23, 2024
Kozhikode’s Hepatitis A Surge The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for immediate action from the Food Safety and Local Self-government departments to address the rise in Hepatitis A cases in Kozhikode district. This directive follows media reports that prompted the Commission to initiate a suo motu case. Judicial member K. Baijunath emphasized the
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