Food Safety Archives

Cold Water Wins: The Safest Way to Clean Your Veggies 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 1, 2025
Overview Food safety experts agree that cold running water is still the most reliable way to clean fresh vegetables. A recent study found that a two-minute soak followed by thorough rinsing removes the most surface bacteria, especially when paired with gentle scrubbing. The approach is simple, effective, and safe for everyday kitchens. Cold Water Cleans
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Fined for Foul Practices: Pathanamthitta Hotels Under Action 0
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- November 26, 2025
Key Update Municipal health officials fined unlicensed hotels in Pathanamthitta after discovering unhygienic conditions that posed serious food safety risks. Each hotel in the building where migrant workers lived—along the road to Pandalam Kadakkad Family Health Centre—was fined ₹10,000. Health and Food Safety Departments had inspected and shut down these hotels one-and-a-half weeks ago, but
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Suspected Food Poisoning Hits Kasaragod Students After Wayanad Trip in Kerala 0
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- November 24, 2025
Around 40 Students Affected Around 40 students from Kakkat Government Higher Secondary School, Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after returning from an excursion to Wayanad on Saturday (November 22, 2025). Four teachers who accompanied them also sought medical attention. All affected students were admitted to Nileshwaram Taluk Hospital and nearby private
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FDA Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Over Salmonella Risk 0

Key Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of certain batches of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold across the country through Africa Imports’ official website. The company voluntarily initiated the recall because Salmonella infections can be serious, especially for young children,

PAC Flags Food Safety Gaps, Calls for Immediate Action from FSSAI 0

Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food