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Tamil Nadu Inspects Egg Storages Over School Meal Concerns 0
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- June 1, 2026
Significant Update Officials from the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (TSFSDAD) on Thursday began inspecting cold storage facilities used by egg suppliers in Namakkal district. The inspections follow reports that contractors supplying eggs to the PTMGR (Puratchi Thalaivar MG Ramachandran) Nutritious Meal Programme had stored nearly 20 crore eggs in cold storage
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Raw Egg Mayonnaise Ban Continues in Tamil Nadu 0
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- April 22, 2026
Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8. Authorities continue to restrict its manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale across the state. The government had first imposed this ban last year to address growing food safety concerns. Officials
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With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0
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- March 17, 2026
Key Update As summer temperatures climb, the Tamil Nadu food safety department has intensified monitoring of packaged drinking water cans. Officials have issued fresh guidelines to suppliers to prevent the sale of contaminated 20-litre water cans and ordered strict inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The move comes as demand for packaged
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Tamil Nadu Mandates Food Safety Licence for All Idiyappam Vendors 0

Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department now requires all idiyappam vendors to obtain a valid food safety licence before selling the popular dish anywhere in the State. Idiyappam is sold widely across districts, especially during early mornings and late evenings. In recent weeks, authorities noticed a surge in vendors operating in Chennai and

Fish Waste from TN Causes Health Alert in Kerala 0

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November 17, 2025

Key Update Authorities at Poovar Fisheries have warned the public not to consume fish waste arriving from seafood export companies in Tamil Nadu. Officials found that traders were transporting low-quality, unusable portions—meant for waste disposal—to Kerala’s coastal regions and selling them to unsuspecting consumers. Food Poisoning Incident Triggers Investigation On October 29, more than 40

Experts Urge Karnataka to Ban Raw Egg Mayonnaise 0

Report Following Tamil Nadu’s one-year ban on raw egg mayonnaise over Salmonella concerns, health experts are urging Karnataka to implement a similar measure. Effective May 8, the ban targets the rising risk of food poisoning linked to raw egg-based mayonnaise, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Karnataka Food Safety