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Kerala Spiced with Poison?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common
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Kerala Launches ₹20 Bottle Buyback Scheme to Tackle Waste, Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 2, 2025
Key Development In a significant move to tackle environmental pollution and protect public health, the Kerala government is launching a bottle buyback scheme for liquor bottles sold through Bevco outlets. This deposit-return initiative, aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and safer food environments, will roll out as a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur this September.
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Palm kernel Oil Mixed in Coconut Oil? Kerala Food Safety on Alert!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Why the Suspicion? Coconut oil prices have skyrocketed, prompting the Kerala Food Safety Department to suspect sellers of mixing palm kernel oil to boost profits. This oil, derived from palm seeds, costs about ₹150 per litre on average. Officials noted a sharp rise in its sales in recent weeks, raising concerns about adulteration. Detecting such
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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.