Water Contamination Archives

Sewage Contamination in Drinking Water Sparks Health Alert in Greater Noida 0

Key Development At least 30 residents of Sector Delta 1 in Greater Noida reported loose motions and stomach pain after drinking water suspected to be contaminated over three days. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as unsafe water directly affects cooking, drinking and kitchen hygiene, especially in homes with children. Health Officials Flag Possible

Indore Water Crisis Worsens After Infant Death on New Year’s Day 0

Key Development India’s cleanest city, Indore, continues to grapple with a severe drinking water contamination crisis, with the death toll rising to 10 following the death of a six-month-old infant in Bhagirathpura on New Year’s Day. The outbreak has intensified concerns over drinking water safety—an essential pillar of food safety—as over 1,400 people have fallen

Denmark Battles Dual Salmonella Outbreaks; Nearly 50 Infected 0

Key Update Danish health officials have confirmed 18 cases of Salmonella Strathcona since early November. The patients include 13 women and five men, ranging from 5 to 85 years old. The infections have spread across multiple regions of Denmark, much like how foodborne outbreaks cut across states in India. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and

Food Safety Department Probes Student’s Illness Linked to Soft Drink in Idukki 0
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- November 3, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department launched an investigation after a Plus One student from St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Peruvanthanam, reportedly fell ill after consuming a soft drink in Idukki. The student, Martin, started vomiting and developed diarrhoea soon after drinking the beverage. Doctors first admitted him to Peerumedu Taluk Hospital and later shifted
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Iritty Health Officials Shut Down Shops Using Contaminated Well Water 0
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- October 27, 2025
Contaminated Water Supply Discovered The Iritty, Kannur municipal health department discovered that several shops, including meat stalls, were using water from a contaminated well with waste. Health officials immediately disconnected the pipelines and water supply systems carrying water from the well to overhead tanks and banned its use. Hidden Well and Accumulated Waste The contaminated
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Kozhikode Tightens Safety of Welcome Drinks After Hepatitis A Cases 0
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- October 15, 2025
Key Development The Kozhikode Corporation informed the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) that it has implemented all necessary steps to ensure the safety of welcome drinks served at parties and public functions. This update followed suo motu proceedings initiated by the Commission after a surge in Hepatitis A infections, which affected 56 people in
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