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5 Dead, 5 Hospitalized in Odisha After Community Feast 0

Key Update A tragic food poisoning incident in Odapur village, located in Odisha’s Koraput district, has resulted in the deaths of five people, with five others currently hospitalised. The deaths occurred within the last five days, all following a community feast held a week ago. Khagapati Gouda, the latest victim, succumbed to the illness on

Food Safety Lapses at Lucknow Shelter Home Linked to Child Deaths 0

Report A Lucknow shelter home in Uttar Pradesh failed to ensure food safety and hygiene, leading to the deaths of four orphans with special needs from severe dehydration and diarrhea. For the second consecutive year, authorities hospitalized children from Nirvan Rajkiya Bal Grih Visheshikrit with similar symptoms, highlighting the ongoing risks of food and water

Aluva U.C. College Shuts Hostels After Students Fall Ill 0

Report Authorities have temporarily closed four hostels at Aluva U.C. College after several students fell ill with symptoms of vomiting and extreme weakness. Around 25 students have experienced physical weakness in recent days, prompting immediate action from the college administration and health officials. Water Contamination and Food Poisoning Under Investigation The U.C. College hostel receives

Wardha Schools Face Water Contamination Crisis, 78 Schools Affected 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 24, 2025
Report Water analysis tests across Wardha district in Maharashtra have confirmed that the drinking water in 78 schools is contaminated with coliform bacteria, making it unsafe for consumption. This raises significant health concerns, with laboratory analysis verifying the contamination in samples collected from these schools. Lack of Proper Maintenance in School Water Tanks Schools typically
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Investigation into Food Poisoning at NCC Camp in Thrikkakara 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 26, 2024
Report Brigadier G. Suresh, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Group Commander from Kollam, leads a committee investigating the alleged food poisoning incident at the NCC camp held at KMM College, Thrikkakara, on Monday. The acting additional director general of NCC directed the formation of the inquiry committee. Following a two-day pause due to the incident,
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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kalamassery: Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Spread 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 24, 2024
Report Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala is facing a significant hepatitis A outbreak affecting the regions of Peringazha, HMT Estate, and Kurupra. Health authorities confirmed 29 cases of jaundice, with 27 still active and three patients in critical condition, requiring ICU care. This marks the third hepatitis A outbreak in Ernakulam district this year, following outbreaks
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