Kozhikode Archives

Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2025
Report Recently, a study was conducted on 2,000 food handlers in Kozhikode district, Kerala, revealing significant workplace health issues, such as typhoid, skin infections, jaundice, cuts, and burns. The study was part of the Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) initiative, led by the Department of Community Medicine at KMCT Medical College, Mukkom, in collaboration with
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Food Quality Concerns Identified in Hotel Samples at Kozhikode 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2025
Report From April to January, the Kozhikode Food Safety Department tested food samples from hotels in the district, of Kerala, and found that 10% did not meet the required quality standards. The team examined a total of 930 samples, discovering that 94 were hazardous and 49 were of low quality. Investigators also found that artificial
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Kozhikode Kicks Off FSSAI Hygiene Rating Program to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 17, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under its ‘Eat Right Challenge,’ has launched a hygiene rating program in Kozhikode district, including 91 hotels. This program encourages food businesses to adopt self-regulation and demonstrate food safety, helping to build consumer trust. Food Safety officials have stated that they will expand the program
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Kozhikode Shuts Down 16 Unregistered Food Establishments 0

Pre-Holiday Food Safety Plan In a pre-holiday enforcement action, Food Safety teams in Kozhikode district shut down 16 unregistered food establishments during increased inspections before Christmas and New Year festivities. Over four days, the teams discovered numerous businesses operating without proper licenses or postponing their renewals. They inspected 176 establishments and collected samples from 62

Kerala Steps Up Efforts to Combat Hepatitis A Surge in Kozhikode and Kochi 0

Kozhikode’s Hepatitis A Surge The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for immediate action from the Food Safety and Local Self-government departments to address the rise in Hepatitis A cases in Kozhikode district. This directive follows media reports that prompted the Commission to initiate a suo motu case. Judicial member K. Baijunath emphasized the

Kozhikode’s Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unlicensed Eateries 0

Overview The Food Safety Department, with the support of five special squads, is set to increase field-level inspections to identify unregistered eateries and food businesses in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Although approximately 80% of food entrepreneurs have registered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many businesses still disregard the requirements, despite targeted