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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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Chennai Food Safety Department Enforces Ban on Non-Food-Grade Packaging 0

Report Chennai’s Food Safety Department has instructed food business operators (FBOs) to stop using non-food-grade plastics for food packaging, citing violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned of strict action against offenders. FBOs Directed to Comply with Packaging Standards P. Satheesh Kumar, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department

Insects Found in Sambhar During Vande Bharat Train Journey, Spark Outrage 0

Report A passenger’s journey aboard the Vande Bharat train took an unpleasant turn when he discovered insects in the sambhar served during the trip. The incident occurred on the Tirunelveli to Chennai route and quickly went viral after the passenger shared visuals of the contaminated meal on social media. The video showed black insects floating

Food Poisoning Affects 47 Students at Woup School in Kerala 0

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November 19, 2024

Report Forty-seven students from Woup School in Kalpetta, Wayanad district, Kerala sought medical attention after showing signs of food poisoning. The students, from Muttill, suffered from stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. They were taken to Kainatti General Hospital for treatment on Sunday. Due to the severity of their symptoms, doctors transferred some students to the