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Food Safety Department Shuts Down Salem Collectorate Canteen Over Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 19, 2024
Report The Food Safety Department imposed a ₹2,000 penalty on the canteen at the Salem Collectorate and temporarily shut it down on Wednesday. Officials took this action due to concerns about high food prices, unsanitary conditions, and the misuse of publicly-provided document copies for customer service. Inspection Findings Officials identified several violations of food safety
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Rajouri Tragedy: Experts Probe Suspected Food Poisoning Deaths 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 18, 2024
Report Experts from three of the country’s leading medical institutions are investigating in Baddal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from unidentified causes has risen to seven, including six children. On December 8, a resident of Baddal village and four of his children died, with officials suspecting food poisoning. Days later,
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Health Department Intensifies Inspections in Erumely During Sabarimala Season 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 16, 2024
Report As part of the Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season, Health Inspector Shaji Karukathra spearheaded comprehensive inspections across Erumely town, Peruthodu, Kanamala, Kalaketty, and Mukkoottuthara. The team evaluated 13 establishments engaged in food supply and handling. Action Taken Against Violations The inspections revealed serious compliance lapses. Authorities ordered the closure of two shops operating without adhering to
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Food Poisoning Incident at Newly Opened Hotel in Koothattukulam: Investigation Underway 0

Food Poisoning at Newly Opened Hotel Six individuals, including students from St. John’s Higher Secondary School in Vadakara, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, and a KSRTC driver, suffered food poisoning after consuming food at a newly opened hotel. The incident occurred on the hotel’s inauguration day when a local vendor named Salim Kitchen served food, including

Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0

Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed

Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0

Report The food safety department collected food samples from 40 canteens across hospitals, schools, and colleges in Noida and Greater Noida. Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar revealed that the district hosts approximately 270 active canteens in health and educational facilities. “We aim to ensure that all food served in these establishments complies with safety and quality