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Stale Rice in Midday Meal Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

Overview A food safety scare erupted at Chendamangalam Government LP School near Kochi in Kerala after staff served rice suspected to be stale during Tuesday’s midday meal. Several children developed stomach discomfort and went to hospitals for treatment. Parents inspected the school’s rice stock on Wednesday and discovered insects and maggots in the stored sacks.

Kerala’s Fast-Food Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Health-Conscious Consumers 0

Overview On any busy Friday evening in Kerala, it is easy to see how dramatically young people’s eating habits have shifted. Fast-food outlets overflow with crowds, cafés buzz with selfies and social chatter, and delivery bikes race through traffic carrying steaming parcels. This speed-driven food culture, while convenient and visually appealing, poses serious concerns for

Used Cooking Oil Cleanup: Kerala Steps Up 0

Overview The Food Safety Department is intensifying efforts to prevent the reuse of cooking oil. Over the past three years, it has significantly increased the collection of used oil from hotels and eateries across Kerala. In the 2022–23 financial year alone, officials collected 419,561 litres. This number more than doubled in 2023–24, reaching 960,605 litres.

Kerala High Court Imposes Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2025
Report On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5
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Kerala Launches Modern Food Streets to Boost Hygiene and Appeal 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 12, 2025
Report The Kerala Food Safety Department has launched the Modernisation of Food Streets initiative to create hygienic and visually appealing food hubs across the state. In the first phase, the department is developing four model food streets at Shankhumukham (Thiruvananthapuram), Panampilly Nagar (Ernakulam), Kottakunnu (Malappuram), and Kozhikode Beach. State Prioritises Food Safety and Visual Appeal
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Kerala Cracks Down on Unsafe Food with Operation Monsoon 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 12, 2025
Report The Kerala Food Safety Department inspected 4,451 food businesses across the state as part of Operation Monsoon, a seasonal drive launched to tackle unhygienic food handling during the rainy season. Since the operation began on May 2, officials have closed 80 establishments for serious violations. They issued 592 rectification notices and 433 compounding notices
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