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Thoothukudi Pushes ‘Eat Right’ Drive: Know Before You Dine 0

Report The Food Safety Department in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu has launched a proactive campaign to educate consumers on key food safety norms before they choose a restaurant. Acting on suggestions from the Food Safety and Drug Administration, the department aims to promote informed dining choices and encourage responsible food business practices. As part

SMC Launches Night Food Sanitation Drive 0

Report The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Surat, Guajrat is launching a focused nighttime sanitation and hygiene drive targeting food courts that operate late into the night. Scattered across the city, these hubs house multiple food stalls and serve large volumes of prepared food. Health Teams to Enforce Hygiene Standards Unlike previous irregular checks, this

Kerala’s Pre-Monsoon Food Safety Crackdown Begins May 2 0

Report Starting May 2, Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, will launch a month-long initiative called Operation Lifeline, which will include extensive food safety inspections ahead of the monsoon season. The Health Department is taking strong preventive measures to curb the spread of diseases commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water during monsoon. Food Safety Inspections

Thiruvananthapuram: Shawarma, Mayo Face Scrutiny After Illness Outbreak 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Recent Outbreak at a Shawarma Outlet Kerala reported a fresh case of food poisoning at Istanbul Shawarma, located on Attakulangara-Mankad Road in Thiruvananthapuram. Several people who ate there reported symptoms of illness. Around 30 people developed symptoms after eating shawarma on Saturday. All were treated at local hospitals and discharged shortly after. The Food Safety
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Nutritional Labelling: A Key to Safe and Informed Food Choices 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 26, 2025
When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge
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Tamil Nadu Bans Raw-Egg Mayonnaise to Prevent Salmonella Risk 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 25, 2025
Report Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of Raw-Egg Mayonnaise, effective April 8, 2025, for one year. Authorities took this step to protect public health, as mayonnaise prepared with raw eggs is considered a high-risk food that can lead to food poisoning from harmful bacteria such as Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli,
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