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Thiruvananthapuram Unveils Modern Food Street Hub at Shanghumugham 0

November 7, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety Department has launched the new Food Street Hub at Shanghumugham as part of the Modernisation of Food Streets project. Health Minister Veena George inaugurated the facility, while Public Works Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas opened the Shanghumugham Beach beautification project. Minister Veena George said the Food Street Hub initiative aims

Wild Mushrooms Hospitalise Six Near Thiruvananthapuram 0

Key Update A family of six from Thodumala, Amboori, Thiruvananthapuram, fell ill after consuming wild mushrooms on Thursday and were rushed to the hospital. The affected members include Mohanan (65), his wife Savitri (60), their son Arun (36), daughter-in-law Suma (30), and grandchildren Anaswara (14) and Abhishek (12). Symptoms and Medical Response The family fell

Kerala Hostel Mess: Food Poisoning Sickens 80+ Students 0

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May 19, 2025

Report More than 80 female students of the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram have reported symptoms of food poisoning after consuming a chicken dish served at the hostel mess. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday night, saw a rapid rise in cases of nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea among the residents of the women’s

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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Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2025
Report A shawarma-related food poisoning incident in Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, hospitalised over ten people on Saturday and drew renewed public attention to food safety in the city. The incident intensified scrutiny of eateries and underscored the urgent need for stronger regulatory enforcement. Health Squad Uncovers Widespread Violations Between March 1 and 31, the city corporation’s health
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Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report At least 20 people, mostly young adults, landed in hospitals across Thiruvananthapuram after eating shawarma from Istanbul Grills and Rolls in Manacaud. By early Saturday morning, multiple individuals reported symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever after consuming the food on Friday evening. Hospitals, including KIMS, PRS, SP Fort, and Al Arif,
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