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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

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

Food Poisoning Incident at Newly Opened Hotel in Koothattukulam: Investigation Underway 0

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

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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8.3% of Food Samples in Gujarat Fail Safety Standards: Union Government 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 10, 2024
Report During the current Parliament session, the Union government disclosed that 8.3% of food samples tested in Gujarat this year did not meet food safety standards. Between April and September, authorities examined 4,316 samples, with 360 failing quality inspections. Over the last three years, Gujarat reported significant numbers of food safety violations. Inspectors found 824,
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Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
Report The food safety department collected food samples from 40 canteens across hospitals, schools, and colleges in Noida and Greater Noida. Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar revealed that the district hosts approximately 270 active canteens in health and educational facilities. “We aim to ensure that all food served in these establishments complies with safety and quality
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