Food Safety: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Health
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 5, 2026
Food Manifest Report On Thursday, February 6, 2025, someone found a deceased lizard in the lunch served to sixteen students at a girls’ hostel at Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, leading to their treatment for suspected food poisoning. The incident started when one student experienced nausea and went to Kalveeranpalayam Primary Health Centre for help. After receiving first
READ MOREReport The Centre has set up a 19-member committee led by the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, to combat false information in the processed food sector. The committee, which includes representatives from various ministries and industry bodies, aims to address deceptive advertising and promote ethical marketing practices. Committee’s Role and Responsibilities The
READ MOREAuthors: Athira D, Biya V. Jomon & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Peanut Spicy Masala, known for its distinct flavour, is vulnerable to microbial contamination due to improper roasting, handling, and storage. The thin, porous peanut shell allows moisture, air, and fungal spores to easily infiltrate, creating conditions that promote microbial growth. Moisture, particularly from high humidity
READ MOREReport McDonald’s Finland has introduced fibre-based drink lids ahead of its original 2025 timeline, speeding up its efforts to reduce plastic use. This initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to minimizing plastic across its operations. By the end of 2025, all McDonald’s outlets in Finland will serve beverages in cups with fibre-made lids
READ MOREReport More than 50 people, including women and children, from the Jahangirabad region in Bulandshahr district, Meerut of Uttarpradeesh went to the hospital on Tuesday after suffering food poisoning from a wedding banquet. Authorities confirmed that four individuals remain in critical condition and that medical staff transferred them to the district hospital in Bulandshahr for
READ MOREReport On World Cancer Day, IMA oncologists warned that various factors contribute to cancer, with contaminated food being a significant risk. Dr S K Kundu, an oncologist, emphasized the urgent need for laws that impose severe penalties on vendors selling food prepared in unsanitary conditions. He criticized street food vendors’ widespread use of cheap and
READ MOREAuthors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham & Linda Joise George Introduction Roasted peanuts, a staple in Kerala’s culinary tradition, are highly prone to contamination by yeasts and moulds due to their direct contact with soil, which harbours a variety of microorganisms. Soil moisture and organic matter create favourable conditions for microbial growth. As peanuts mature, their
READ MOREDetermining the shelf life of processed foods is essential for maintaining food safety, quality, and consumer satisfaction. Shelf life refers to the period during which a product remains safe for consumption while preserving its sensory qualities, such as taste, texture, and appearance. This is particularly challenging for processed foods with extended shelf lives or modified
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