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Savour the Coast: Kozhikode’s Food Street Set to Debut 0

Key Update The Kozhikode Corporation, in collaboration with the Food Safety Department and the National Health Mission, will open a fully equipped Food Street at Kozhikode Beach by the end of this month. This Food Street initiative aims to deliver safe, clean, and high-quality food in a scenic coastal setting, while promoting organised street vending

FSSAI Forms Panel to Reconsider Sugar in Infant Food 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formed a committee to review the use of sugar in infant food products. This decision follows global criticism of Nestlé for selling Cerelac with added sugar in India and other developing countries, while offering sugar-free versions in developed markets. The Food Safety and

High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0

At a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a

‘Operation Pothichoru’: 15 Kerala Railway Stations Face Surprise Food Raids 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 18, 2025
Report The Railway Police launched a surprise inspection drive across 15 major Kerala railway stations on Thursday, cracking down on food safety violations in train services. They named the initiative ‘Operation Pothichoru’, focusing on food parcel centres, IRCTC-operated kitchens, and refreshment stalls, especially those that serve premium trains like Vande Bharat. A surge in passenger
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Viral Video Sparks Debate on Indian Street Food Hygiene 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 30, 2025
Report A video claiming to show the cleanest Indian street food has gone viral, racking up nearly 5 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip features a street vendor preparing a rose-syrup drink at an unusually clean and organised stall, challenging common perceptions about hygiene in India’s street food scene. The vendor works with
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Safe Food for a Healthy Tomorrow 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- June 7, 2025
World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7 since 2019, highlights the importance of safe food for health and development. Initiated by the UN and led by the WHO and the FAO, it reminds us that food safety is a shared global responsibility. In India, FSSAI promotes safe practices through initiatives like Eat Right India.
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