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Thiruvananthapuram: Shawarma, Mayo Face Scrutiny After Illness Outbreak 0

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

Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0

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

Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0

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,

Thiruvananthapuram Hosts ‘Eat Right’ Walkathon to Promote Healthy Eating 0
- Event, Food Safety, News
- February 25, 2025
Report Thiruvananthapuram: The district food safety department organized an ‘Eat Right’ walkathon on Saturday, following the guidelines of the National Health and Family Welfare Department. District Collector Anu Kumari flagged off the event, which started from Kowdiar Park and ended at Kanakakunnu Palace. The initiative aimed to promote the ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, highlighting disease
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Food Safety Measures in Place for Attukal Pongala 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The district administration has mandated strict food safety compliance for food business operators during this year’s Attukal Pongala festival in March in Thiruvananthapuram. Hotels and restaurants must prominently display their food safety licence or registration. Additionally, hotel staff must carry their medical fitness certificates for inspections. Mandatory Training for Food Vendors The Food Safety
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FSSAI Investigates Seaweed Products Over Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- January 21, 2025
Report In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala health activists have raised concerns, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to investigate three seaweed-based products developed by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI). The Campaign Against Pseudo Science Using Law and Ethics (CAPSULE), a public health initiative under the Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), filed
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