foodbourne illness Archives

Several Fall Ill After Consuming Pedas; FDA Suspends Dairy Licence 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2026
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the retail licence of Guru Nanak Dairy in Pune after several members of three families reportedly fell ill following the consumption of malai peda purchased from the establishment. The incident occurred in Wadgaon Sheri, where residents developed symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and nausea within
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Safe Lunchboxes Matter: FSSAI Issues Food Packing Guidelines 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 18, 2026
Overview As packed meals remain a daily routine for millions of students, office-goers, and workers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has highlighted the importance of safe food packing practices in preventing foodborne illnesses. In a recent post on social media platform X, the food regulator urged consumers to pay as much
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Think Your Food Is Safe? Meet Salmonella 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 8, 2026
Food poisoning affects millions of people every year, and Salmonella is one of the most common causes. This harmful bacterium can contaminate everyday foods such as eggs, poultry, meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables. Because it does not usually alter the taste, smell, or appearance of food, people often consume contaminated food without realising the risk.
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Ranchi Deploys Mobile Food Labs Against Unsafe Street Food 0

Key Update Ranchi’s food safety wing will launch a special inspection drive targeting roadside eateries and street food stalls across the city using mobile food labs or testing laboratory vans. Officials said the campaign will focus on contaminated water, stale ingredients, uncovered food, and unsafe storage practices that commonly trigger food-borne illnesses during the summer

KFC Held Liable in Food Poisoning Case; ₹25,000 Compensation Ordered 0

Key Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ludhiana, held a KFC outlet and its parent company liable in a food poisoning case. It ruled that the outlet served hazardous food and ordered ₹25,000 as compensation for deficiency in service. Complaint Filed After Sudden Illness Amarjot Singh, a resident of New Janta Nagar, Ludhiana, filed

Giridih Tragedy: Child Dies, 18 Hospitalised After Eating Street Food 0

Significant Update A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has claimed the life of a seven-year-old child and left 18 others hospitalised in Jharkhand’s Giridih district. The incident occurred in Leda Bajto village under the Mufassil police station limits after villagers consumed street food from a local vendor. A golgappa and chaat cart had been