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The health minister laid out a few of the measures the state government would soon implement to ensure Kerala becomes a safe food hub.
Taking the case suo motu, the High Court said the authorities concerned must ensure the food division of Sabarimala complies with the norms of the Food Safety Department.
The order was issued as an emergency measure under the laws pertaining to food safety.
In the 2020-21 index, Kerala stood second with 70 points, just behind Gujarat (72 points). Within a year, the southern state has slipped five places.
Of the 26 establishments that were shut down, 11 did not maintain the stipulated hygiene standards and 15 were operating without a license. Notices were issued to 145 restaurants.
Minister of Health Veena George had sought a detailed report from the DMO on the treatment protocol followed by hospitals after Anjushree was diagnosed with food poisoning.
Tandoori chicken and al-fahm were the most commonly found stale dishes.
Of the 43 restaurants shut down, 22 did not meet the hygiene parameters stipulated by the department and 21 did not possess a license.
Kerala has been found wanting on various counts, from licensing and registration to sample collection and even food analysis.
The minister directed the officials to intensify the checks on hotels and restaurants.
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