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Kerala’s Shawarma Sweep: Major Violations Found in Statewide Raids 0

Key Development The Food Safety Department has launched intensive inspections across Kerala, targeting shawarma outlets over the past two days. This statewide crackdown follows growing concerns about food safety, particularly the handling of meat and eggs in popular street foods like shawarma. Kozhikode: Inspections, Quality Checks, and Penalties In Kozhikode, five special squads carried out

Jamun Lookalike Sends Kozhikode Students to Hospital 0

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

Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unsafe Eateries in Kozhikode 0

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.

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
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- April 28, 2025
Report Authorities in Kozhikode have reassured the public that the recent Kollam incident, in which food was 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 issue
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