Food Safety Archives

High Court Orders Investigation Into Mold in Unniyappam Prasadam at Sabarimala 0

Report The High Court’s Devasom Bench has instructed the Sabarimala Special Commissioner to submit a report regarding a complaint about mould found in Unniyappam prasadam purchased by devotees at the Sannidhanam. A group of 12 devotees from Kadungallur, Kochi, reported the issue after discovering mould in the prasadam when they opened it at home. Allegations

Baba Balak Nath Temple Closes Prasad Shop Over Safety Concerns 0

Overview The Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh, Himachal Pradesh, closed its prasad shop after food safety tests deemed the samples unfit for consumption. The temple management decided to outsource the shop’s operations to address safety concerns. Temple staff prepare the main offering, “rote,” using wheat, sugar, and ghee or vegetable oil, for devotees visiting

Substandard Food Items Found in Himachal Pradesh: Action on Golgappa Water and More 0

Substandard Food Items Found in Una District, Himachal Pradesh Concerns over food safety have intensified in Una district, Himachal Pradesh after substandard items were uncovered during routine inspections. Samples of ‘golgappa’ water, mustard oil, and ready-to-serve coffee, collected from local vendors, failed to meet safety standards. Laboratory tests conducted in Kandaghat, Solan, confirmed the presence

Food Safety Inspections Highlight Hygiene Violations in Roadside Eateries in Kochi 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 21, 2024
Report In Kochi, Kerala, Ernakulam district’s food safety department launched a special initiative last week, inspecting 125 roadside eateries. Inspectors found 45 restaurants violating the rules outlined in Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. These rules require eateries and their staff to maintain hygiene within the establishment and adhere to personal
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Health Department Confiscates Expired Food Items in Thrissur During Routine Inspections 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 21, 2024
Overview In Kerala, Thrissur district Corporation’s health department during Wednesday’s inspections, confiscated expired food items from five hotels. Mayor M.K. Varghese said the increase in food safety enforcement stems from intensified efforts, including bi-weekly inspections. Hotels Fined for Violating Food Safety Regulations Health officials confiscated meat and vegetarian dishes from Bay Leaf in Ramavarmapuram, Navya
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FSSAI Launches Inspections in Mysuru PG Accommodations and Indira Canteens 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 20, 2024
Report FSSAI officials in Mysuru have begun inspecting paying guest (PG) accommodations to assess food quality and hygiene standards. Following reports of food poisoning in Bengaluru, FSSAI Commissioner Srinivas directed inspections in Mysuru, a city known for its numerous PG accommodations. Three teams were deployed to carry out the campaign, which began on Friday and
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