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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.

Imported Mangoes Flood Kerala, Raising Carbide Ripening Fears 0

Key Update As Kerala’s native mango season ends, mangoes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have started dominating local markets. Consumers and traders are now raising concerns that many of these fruits are being artificially ripened using calcium carbide, a banned and hazardous chemical. Traders reportedly place calcium carbide packets inside mango crates. The

Cleaner Streets, Safer Food: Kerala Plans Food Vending Zones 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Food Safety Department has proposed establishing dedicated Food Vending Zones for street food vendors in municipal corporations and municipalities across the state. The department will soon send a communication to local self-government institutions seeking their cooperation in identifying and developing suitable locations. Basic Facilities to Be Provided With financial assistance from
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Kerala Launches ‘Operation Sagar Rani’ to Keep Spoiled Fish Off the Market 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2026
Key Update To ensure the safety and quality of fish sold during the monsoon season, Kerala’s Fisheries and Food Safety departments have jointly launched Operation Sagar Rani. The statewide enforcement drive focuses on preventing spoilage, maintaining cold-chain standards, and curbing illegal practices in the fish supply chain. The initiative comes at a time when Kerala
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Closures, Fines, and Inspections: Kerala’s Response to the Shigella Threat 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2026
Key Update Kerala has stepped up food safety inspections across districts following a rise in Shigella infections during the monsoon season. Authorities have launched enforcement drives, ordered outlet closures, and expanded surveillance activities in districts including Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur. Following state-level directives to strengthen disease prevention measures, food safety officials have widened inspections across
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