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Viral Video Exposes Black Lentil Adulteration, Raising Food Safety Concerns in Himachal 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2024
Report A shocking video has gone viral, revealing serious food safety issues in Himachal Pradesh. RJ Neha Sharma shared her discovery on social media after soaking black lentils overnight. To her surprise, the water turned black, and the lentils beneath their dark coating revealed a green hue, suggesting adulteration. Black Lentils Turn Green Overnight In
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Breaking Down Histamine Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and Managing it 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 4, 2024
Histamine is a naturally occurring compound that plays a key role in immune defence, digestion, and brain function. Produced from the amino acid histidine, it’s stored in mast cells and released during allergic reactions to trigger inflammation and protect the body. However, when the body struggles to break down histamine due to low enzyme levels
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Health Authorities Conclude Investigation into E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
FDA Confirms Source of Contamination Health authorities concluded their investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one fatality in Colorado. Investigators identified the contaminated onions
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Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
Report The food safety department collected food samples from 40 canteens across hospitals, schools, and colleges in Noida and Greater Noida. Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar revealed that the district hosts approximately 270 active canteens in health and educational facilities. “We aim to ensure that all food served in these establishments complies with safety and quality
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Telangana Strengthens Food Safety in Schools and Hostels 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 4, 2024
Special Officers Deployed to Monitor Institutions Reacting to recent food poisoning cases in Telangana’s educational institutions, Hyderabad District Collector Anudeep Durishetty appointed 82 special officers to oversee 164 residential schools and hostels. The initiative prioritizes sanitation and hygiene, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of students. Officials Conduct On-Site Inspection Collector Durishetty, along with
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Understanding Solanine: Why Plants Produce This Toxin 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 3, 2024
Plant-based diets have gained widespread attention for their health benefits in recent years. However, many people overlook the fact that some plants contain natural toxins that can harm your health. One of the most common and potentially harmful of these is solanine, a bitter toxin present in vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. While
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