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Raw but Risky: Harmful Bacteria Lurking in Your Fresh Foods 0

Raw foods, such as fresh salads, smoothies, and fruits, are packed with nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They are a healthy part of many diets and offer numerous health benefits. However, while raw foods can be highly nutritious, they also carry certain risks if not handled and prepared correctly. Harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses can

Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0

Overview We all save leftovers—especially rice and pasta—for the next day. But if we don’t store these starchy dishes properly, they can become dangerous. In 2008, a tragic case in Belgium showed just how risky this can be. A 20-year-old man ate spaghetti that had stayed at room temperature for five days. He reheated it,

FSSAI Cracks Down on Adulterated Jalebi, Sharbath in Karnataka 0

Statewide Food Safety Checks Begin In a fresh effort to tackle the use of harmful colours and substandard ingredients in food, the Karnataka division of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a special drive to inspect sweets and summer beverages like jalebi and sharbath. FSSAI officials across Karnataka have started

Butter from Methane? The Future of Eco-Friendly Fats Is Here 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2025
A New Kind of Butter At a tasting event in New York, Savor, a california start-up served guests butter-topped sourdough—but the butter didn’t come from cows. Instead, they made it using methane gas, a major contributor to climate change. Savor transforms gases like methane and carbon dioxide into synthetic fats that look, cook, and taste
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Clampdown Urged on Sugary Baby Foods Amid Rising Health Risks 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 6, 2025
Health Experts Demand Immediate Government Action Leading health organisations have urged the UK government to tighten regulations on baby foods loaded with sugar and lacking key nutrients. The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA), a coalition of 40 public health groups, called for immediate measures to protect babies and toddlers from misleading marketing and poor-quality food. OHA
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Trichy Yet to Enforce Egg Mayo Ban Strictly 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 6, 2025
Report Two weeks after Tamil Nadu banned mayonnaise made with raw eggs, the Trichy or Tiruchirappalli Food Safety Department has yet to act decisively. Meanwhile, Pudukkottai and Karur officials have already launched inspections, issued notices, and conducted awareness drives to enforce the ban. Some restaurants in Trichy have switched to eggless or flavoured mayo variants
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