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Amity University rejects food safety claims amid student illness complaints
Updated On: 18 May, 2026 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Amity University in Panvel has denied allegations of poor food and water quality after students reported illnesses including jaundice and Hepatitis A. The university says campus facilities meet FSSAI hygiene standards and released test reports, while students continue to dispute the claims

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While students from Panvel’s Amity University have cried foul about the alleged poor quality of food and water on campus, the institution has now issued a statement claiming that all food and water on campus is clean, with ‘rigorous standards of hygiene and sanitation’ being maintained across the board.
“The food safety and hygiene standards maintained in campus dining facilities are in compliance with FSSAI norms and guidelines. In addition, the University regularly conducts awareness sessions and advisories for students and staff on hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and preventive healthcare practices,” said a statement issued by the officials.
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