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Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unsafe Eateries in Kozhikode 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 21, 2025
Squads Intensify Surprise Inspections Food Safety department squads have stepped up surprise inspections at wayside eateries, restaurants, bakeries, and confectioneries across the Kozhikode district to curb the use of banned synthetic food colourants. Five regional Food Safety Squads now carry out these flash checks, focusing on food outlets near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Kerala Launches Modern Food Streets to Boost Hygiene and Appeal 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 12, 2025
Report The Kerala Food Safety Department has launched the Modernisation of Food Streets initiative to create hygienic and visually appealing food hubs across the state. In the first phase, the department is developing four model food streets at Shankhumukham (Thiruvananthapuram), Panampilly Nagar (Ernakulam), Kottakunnu (Malappuram), and Kozhikode Beach. State Prioritises Food Safety and Visual Appeal
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Widespread Violations Found in Kozhikode Food Spot Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 24, 2025
Officials Target Unsanitary Kitchens Across Kozhikode The Food Safety Department has launched a surprise crackdown on food outlets across Kozhikode, revealing widespread hygiene violations in restaurants, cool bars, and bakeries. Acting on confidential complaints, officials inspected establishments in Kozhikode North, Kozhikode South, Vellayil, Kunnamangalam, and Cherooppa. Authorities Shut Down Eight Restaurants Officials shut down eight
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Kozhikode authorities ensure safe use of recycled cooking oil for biodiesel 0

April 28, 2025

Report The authorities in Kozhikode have reassured the public, stating that the recent Kollam incident, where food prepared with recycled oil mixed with plastic covers, poses no cause for concern. The district collects 10,000 litres of used cooking oil every month and repurposes it into biodiesel. Investigation of Previous Incidents Authorities also addressed a similar

Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0

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

Food Quality Concerns Identified in Hotel Samples at Kozhikode 0

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