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FSSAI Warns Against Cross-Contamination in Refrigerators During Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 16, 2026
Overview As summer temperatures rise, your refrigerator becomes one of the most important tools for keeping food safe. But simply placing food inside the fridge is not enough. India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), recently shared an important reminder about how proper food storage can help prevent contamination
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Heat, Hygiene & Spoilage: Summer Food Safety Risks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 29, 2026
Key Update As temperatures climb during summer, food safety has come under sharper focus following a suspected food poisoning incident involving a family in Mumbai. However, experts are urging people to pay closer attention to how they prepare, store, and consume food to prevent spoilage and infection during the summer. Heat Accelerates Food Spoilage Warm
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Suspected Fish Poisoning in Neyyattinkara Sends 35 to Hospital 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 30, 2025
Key Update Thirty-five people, including children, developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating red snapper fish, locally known as chemballi, in Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, and severe stomach pain shortly after consuming the meal. The affected families had bought the fish from coastal markets in Kanjiramkulam, Oorambu, Chamavila, and Kuruvadu.
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Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0

Key Update With just three days to go for Deepavali, the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu, intensified raids at sweet shops and manufacturing units. Over the past ten days, 19 officials inspected production areas and collected samples to ensure sweets and savouries meet strict hygiene standards. Officials directed manufacturers to keep their production

What Are Biogenic Amines and Why Should You Care About Them?0

Have you ever wondered why certain foods like cheese, fish, or sausages sometimes have a strong, sharp smell — or why eating them can occasionally trigger headaches or allergic reactions? The secret behind this lies in tiny natural chemicals called biogenic amines. These compounds form during food spoilage or fermentation and can have a big

Fridgescaping Trend Raises Food Safety Concerns, Experts Warn 0

At a Glance The viral trend of ‘fridgescaping’—decorating the inside of refrigerators with plants, baskets, lights, and other aesthetic items—may look Instagram-worthy, but health experts warn it poses serious food safety risks. Why Fridgescaping is Risky “The inside of a refrigerator is no place for decorating,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor at NYU Langone