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Rise of Illegal Meat Shops in Haripad Raises Alarms on Public Health and Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 7, 2024
Overview Illegal meat shops are rapidly increasing in the Haripad region, Alappuzha, Kerala with numerous outlets operating without licenses or inspections in both urban and rural areas. These unregulated butcher shops capitalize on rising meat demand, which has become a staple for many households. Allegations also suggest these shops may be selling meat from sick
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Stay Away from Raw Milk: Kerala Health Expert Reveal Hidden Bacterial Dangers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 5, 2024
Overview A prominent hepatologist from Kerala, known as “The Liver Doc,” advises against consuming raw milk, especially for children. He highlights the risks of harmful bacteria present in raw milk and recommends boiling it before consumption. Untreated milk, he explains, may contain dangerous pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can lead to severe
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Keeping Catering Safe: Kerala’s Food Safety Force in Action 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 4, 2024
Overview The food safety department’s specialized task force conducted thorough inspections at catering units in central Kerala in response to the rising number of food poisoning cases and related grievances linked to catering services. On November 1 and 2, 30 squads inspected 151 establishments across the Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kottayam districts. Key Findings
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Night Patrols to Ensure Food Safety in Kerala Eateries 0

Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced in the Assembly on Tuesday that the Food Safety Wing has set up night patrols to inspect food safety and hygiene in all eateries, including ‘thattukadas’ (roadside stalls). In response to Ahmed Devarkovil’s concerns about hygiene and safety standards in roadside eateries, Ms George highlighted the rising cases

Tea Powder Adulteration: 140 kg Seized From Malappuram 0

Introduction: In Vengoor, Malappuram, authorities seized approximately 140 kilograms of tea bags from a building adjacent to Ashiq’s residence, a local business owner. The Department of Health provided limited information, suspecting the tea powder may have been adulterated. Samples of the seized powder have been forwarded to the Food Safety Department for thorough testing. Analysis