Health · Public Health & Disease · 7 hrs ago
Kozhikode steps up fish market checks amid spoilage and chemical concerns
Authorities in Kozhikode district are stepping up checks on fish markets after complaints that spoiled fish is being sold and chemicals may be used to preserve it.
Food Safety and Health teams are examining markets, storage facilities at hotels and restaurants, and vehicles bringing fish from other states.
They also plan to inspect harbours and fish landing centres, where fish is auctioned.
Officials say poor refrigeration and breaks in temperature control during long-distance transport can cause fish to spoil, especially in hot weather.
Formalin is prohibited as a food additive, and officials say rapid test kits and screening strips can help detect suspected contamination.
The allegations have raised consumer concerns, while some local traders say cheaper fish from other states is hurting their business.
The inspections are intended to assess fish quality and storage practices, but no findings from the current checks are provided.
Authorities in Kozhikode district are intensifying checks on fish markets after complaints about alleged sales of spoiled fish and suspected chemical preservatives.
Food Safety squads and Health authorities are monitoring markets, storage facilities and transportation practices.
Inspections include hotel and restaurant storage, inter-State fish vehicles, harbours and fish landing centres.
Officials cite inadequate refrigeration and breaks in the cold chain as causes of spoilage.
Formalin is prohibited as a food additive, and officials say rapid test kits and testing strips can screen for suspected contamination.
- Who
- Food Safety squads and Health authorities in Kozhikode district.
- What
- They are intensifying fish market checks amid complaints about spoiled fish and suspected chemical preservatives.
- When
- The inspections are current; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Kozhikode district, including markets, storage facilities, transport routes, harbours and fish landing centres.
- Why
- Complaints and consumer concerns have focused on fish quality, spoilage and suspected chemical use.
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The suspected use of formalin and other chemicals to preserve fish has added to consumer anxiety.
Officials said several fish spoilage incidents were reported.
Authorities are monitoring fish markets, storage and transport and checking consignments, harbours and fish landing centres.
- District
- Kozhikode
- Inspection bodies
- Food Safety squads and Health authorities
- Prohibited additive
- Formalin
- Testing methods
- Rapid test kits and testing strips
- Published
- October 11, 2026
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