Reports IndicesTuesday, 30 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Food poisoning deaths in India in 2024 raise concern over Food Safety and Standards Act implementation
A 2026 data report noted 1,122 food-poisoning deaths in India in 2024 and cited recent cases in Indore and Bhiwandi.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, a data report on accidental deaths in India cited 1,122 deaths due to food poisoning in 2024, while recent suspected cases in Indore and Bhiwandi renewed attention on the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Key specifics
- The report recorded 1,122 food-poisoning deaths in India in 2024.
- One suspected case this month was reported at a private school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Another suspected case was reported at a popular eatery in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
- The incidents highlighted the need to strengthen implementation of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act.
- The report is based on the latest Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India data.
Exam lens
Report-based question: 1,122 deaths in 2024, Indore, Bhiwandi, and the Food Safety and Standards Act are the key facts; TNPSC may ask the report name and the law linked to food safety.