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Vizhinjam Seafood Tragedy: Two Dead in Suspected Food Poisoning Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update Two people died, and another remains in critical condition following suspected food poisoning linked to a restaurant in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday. The incident has triggered a food safety investigation and enforcement action against the establishment. The deceased have been identified as Shaji (50) and Rasheeda Beevi (58), both natives of Nilamel. Shaji’s
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101 Kg Stale Food Seized in Joint Food Safety Raids Across Guntur 0
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- February 11, 2026
Key Update Food safety and legal metrology authorities conducted joint inspections at 16 eateries within the Guntur Municipal Corporation limits in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and seized 101 kg of stale food. Ten joint teams inspected 12 restaurants, two sweet shops and two bakeries, including Gonguru Restaurant, Bismillah, Mayura, Swagat Delight, 99 Biryani, Al Kabir,
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FSSAI Raids Expose Adulteration and Hygiene Lapses Across States 0
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- January 14, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted enforcement drives across multiple states last week and uncovered cases of food adulteration, poor hygiene, and regulatory violations. On 6 January 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department, along with Mohanpur Police, seized 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee in Kasganj. The authorities valued
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Safe Festive Bites: Kannur Health Dept Steps Up Food Checks 0

Key Update As part of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Health Department in Iritty, Kannur, intensified inspections at hotels and other food establishments under the Healthy Kerala project. During checks conducted in Vallithode, Edoor, and Aralam, officials found multiple violations of hygiene norms and issued notices, imposing fines on erring establishments. Stale Food

Kerala Schools Struggle to Keep Mid-Day Meal Safe Amid Payment Delays 0

Key Update The Kerala government revised the mid-day meal menu to include nutritious dishes, such as ragi-based items and microgreens, but delayed payments are straining schools’ ability to maintain safe and healthy meals. Schools have not received funds for August and September, leaving head teachers with liabilities running into lakhs of rupees. A school with

Kochi Gets Kerala’s First Food Street: A Safe, Hygienic Feast for the Senses!0

Key Development Kerala has launched its first Food Street at Kasturba Nagar, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, marking a major step towards becoming a global food destination. The initiative offers a safe, hygienic dining experience with a diverse range of local and international cuisines. The food street is part of the Central Government’s effort to modernise 100