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Rigorous Food Safety Inspections in Kerala’s New Year Markets 0

Statewide Efforts to Ensure Quality and Compliance The Food Safety Department in Kerala conducted 1,340 targeted inspections in New Year markets, Health Minister Veena George announced. These inspections are in addition to the 2,861 checks conducted statewide by 252 squads during the Christmas season. To address the holiday demand, 109 special squads ensured compliance in

Ghaziabad’s Food Safety Crackdown: Nearly ₹3.23 Crore in Fines for Substandard Foods 0

Overview Between April and December last year, authorities tested 677 food samples in Ghaziabad, and nearly half failed to meet safety standards, leading to penalties exceeding ₹3.23 crore. Of the 328 failed samples, inspectors classified 209 as substandard and deemed 109 unsafe for human consumption. Assistant Commissioner of Food, Arvind Yadav, confirmed that officials filed

Food Poisoning Outbreak in Kerala: 20 Hospitalized After Consuming Biryani 0

Report Around 20 individuals sought medical treatment after consuming biryani delivered in packets, and a young man in critical condition was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Kottarakkara. The chicken biryani, distributed the previous day during the annual event of the Peruvelikkara Milk Cooperative Society, caused the food poisoning. Fourteen

FDA Destroys Illegal Paneer Batch in Kurukshetra, Haryana 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, News
- December 18, 2024
Report A team from the Food and Drug Administration, led by District Food Safety Officer Dr. Amit Chauhan, inspected a factory in Sector 2, Kurukshetra, Haryana, after receiving a complaint about the factory operating without a license. The team destroyed nearly five quintals of illegal paneer after collecting samples during the inspection. Suspected Contamination of
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Food Poisoning Incident at Newly Opened Hotel in Koothattukulam: Investigation Underway 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 14, 2024
Food Poisoning at Newly Opened Hotel Six individuals, including students from St. John’s Higher Secondary School in Vadakara, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, and a KSRTC driver, suffered food poisoning after consuming food at a newly opened hotel. The incident occurred on the hotel’s inauguration day when a local vendor named Salim Kitchen served food, including
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Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed
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