Kerala Food Safety Department

October 16, 2024

Tartrazine in mixture seized from Kozhikode: The hidden dangers lurking in common snacks

A popular allergen has been found to be used as a dye in mixture sold in shops across Kerala's Kozhikode, raising concerns about potential health risks.

September 19, 2024
3,881 flash raids carried out across Kerala. So, was food consumed during Onam safe?

This Onam drive resulted in the shut down of 108 outlets where grave issues were uncovered.
May 26, 2024
85 people hospitalised in Thrissur due to food poisoning after eating Kuzhimandhi

Those affected underwent treatment at various hospitals in Kodungallur and Irinjalakuda.
March 15, 2024
54 shawarma joints found violating food safety rules in statewide inspection

Around 43 squads inspected 502 food establishments across the state. While 88 restaurants were served compounding notices, 61 were issued rectification notices.
March 01, 2024
For a healthy diet, Malappuram district to launch 'Nellikka' project today

The project that aims to reduce the use of sugar, salt and oil is an initiative of District Collector V R Vinod.
January 18, 2024
Preparation time, 'consume within...' details made mandatory in food parcels in Kerala

The Food Safety and Standards Act states that cooked food should be consumed in 2 hours.
November 26, 2023
148 shawarma outlets shut in Kerala over food safety violations

The Food Safety Department officials raided a total of 1,287 outlets across the state on Saturday.

Kerala Food Safety Department

Tartrazine in mixture seized from Kozhikode: The hidden dangers lurking in common snacks

3,881 flash raids carried out across Kerala. So, was food consumed during Onam safe?

85 people hospitalised in Thrissur due to food poisoning after eating Kuzhimandhi

54 shawarma joints found violating food safety rules in statewide inspection

For a healthy diet, Malappuram district to launch 'Nellikka' project today

Preparation time, 'consume within...' details made mandatory in food parcels in Kerala

148 shawarma outlets shut in Kerala over food safety violations

Youth dies of suspected food poisoning after eating shawarma in Kochi

Drive to shut down eateries lacking food safety licence on Aug 1 and 2

1,570 kg rotten fish brought from Odisha seized after standoff with rail authorities