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Too Yellow to Trust? What to Look for When Buying Banana Chips This Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 20, 2026
Key Update Banana chips are a staple on Kerala’s Onam tables, but this festive season, the Food Safety Department has raised concerns about the use of unauthorised colouring agents in banana chips and ‘sharkara varatti’ (jaggery-coated banana chips). During inspections in Idukki, officials collected samples of these popular snacks for laboratory testing and advised consumers
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Onam Squad on Alert: Kerala Steps Up Food Safety Checks Ahead of Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 17, 2026
Key Update Kerala has intensified food safety inspections ahead of the Onam season to prevent adulterated, unsafe and substandard food from reaching consumers. Health and Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Sunday that the Food Safety Department has conducted 5,016 inspections across the State since launching the ‘Onam Squad’ campaign on July 27. Officials issued
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Upgrade Your Stop: Major Food Brands Land at Kerala Railway Stations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2026
Overview & Primary Objective Southern Railway is revamping platform catering across Kerala to address long-standing passenger concerns regarding food hygiene, quality, and foodborne illnesses. By partnering with established national and international food brands, the railways are providing clean, standardised dining options alongside traditional stalls. Key Initiatives & Updates Expanding Successful Pilots: Following positive responses to
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Kerala Launches ‘Youth for Food Safety’; Tightens Enforcement 0

Government Warns Against Food Safety Violations Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said the state government will not tolerate any compromise on food safety and will strengthen inspections and legal action against violators, particularly in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. Speaking at the launch of the state-level training programme for food business operators

Kerala Puts 2,300+Toddy Shop Kitchens Under Food Safety Watch 0

Key Update The Kerala Excise Department and the Food Safety Department will jointly inspect kitchens in toddy shops across the state to improve hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority, 2,310 of Kerala’s 3,913 licensed toddy shops serve food alongside toddy. Most of these establishments operate from rented

Kerala Warns: Use Mayonnaise Within Two Hours 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections across Kozhikode, Kerala, under Operation Monsoon, placing mayonnaise safety and takeaway food practices under closer scrutiny. Officials have warned that mayonnaise should be consumed within two hours of preparation. Using it beyond this period is not only unsafe but may also violate food safety regulations.