Report Doctors admitted a 14-year-old student to Kozhikode Medical College after he consumed a wild fruit resembling jamun (njaval pazham), which caused a severe allergic reaction. Abhishek, a Class 9 student of Government Higher Secondary School, Thamarassery, ate the fruit from a tree near his house in Chundakunnu, mistaking it for Jamun. Shortly after, he
READ MORESquads 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.
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREOfficials 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport 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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