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Kerala Warns: Paper Cups Aren’t So Safe 0

Key Update The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday raised serious concerns about the health and environmental hazards posed by so-called “paper cups,” which often contain toxic coatings and imperceptible microplastics. Janata Dal (Secular) MLA Mathew T. Thomas urged Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh to take immediate action against their widespread use, particularly in serving hot

Urea in Milk? Kerala Steps Up Border Inspections 0

Key Update With Onam driving a surge in milk demand, the Kerala government has intensified border inspections to block adulterated milk from entering the state. The Dairy Development and Food Safety Departments are jointly enforcing strict quality checks at major entry points. Milk arrivals have nearly doubled in the lead-up to Onam, raising concerns about

Fake Coconut Oil Sold in Kerala at Half Price Ahead of Onam; Source Unit Sealed 0

Key Development Authorities have uncovered large-scale adulteration of coconut oil sold in Kerala at unusually low prices ahead of Onam. Marketed as “pure traditional coconut oil,” some shops offered it for nearly half the usual rate — around ₹270 per litre instead of ₹500. Investigations traced the source to a Kanniyakumari unit, which has since

Kerala Steps Up Food Safety Checks for Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kerala will deploy special squads in every district from next week to ensure the quality and safety of food items during Onam. Inspections will be held both during the day and at night. Officials will closely monitor edible oils, ghee, jaggery, milk and milk products, payasam mixes, grains,
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Kerala’s Hilly Aqua to Launch Purified Bullet Ice 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 19, 2025
Key Update The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (KIIDC), a state-owned enterprise, will soon roll out purified bullet ice cubes for soft drinks and food items. The project builds on the success of its Hilly Aqua bottled water brand. Production and Setup The ice cubes will be made using the same purified water as
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44 Fall Ill After Eating Chicken Sandwiches at Public Event in Kerala 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update At a public event on Friday evening in Areekode, Malappuram district, Kerala, 44 people fell ill after eating snacks served with tea. Officials identified the chicken sandwiches as the main cause. Hospital authorities admitted 41 people to Areekode Government Taluk Hospital and three to Manjeri Government Medical College Hospital, confirming that none of
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