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- August 5, 2025
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,
READ MOREStatewide 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
READ MOREA 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
READ MOREHealth 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREThe food industry prioritizes food safety and longer shelf life. Microbial contamination often causes spoilage and foodborne illnesses, making it a key concern. To address this, manufacturers are using antimicrobial coatings as an innovative solution. These coatings inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and fungi. They reduce contamination risks while preserving product
READ MOREReport Eggs are often praised as a “superfood” thanks to their complete protein and rich nutrient profile. Still, some continue to worry that eggs may raise cholesterol, trigger chronic illness, or even feed harmful pathogens. According to clinical dietitian Umang Malhotra from Fitelo, these fears arise mostly from alternative health theories, not scientific evidence. “There’s
READ MOREReport For the first time, four railway stations in Malappuram district in Kerala have earned the Eat Right Station certification for ensuring food safety and cleanliness for passengers. Last year, only two stations in the district received this recognition. This year, Angadippuram, Kuttippuram, Tirur, and Parappanangadi stations secured the certification. With this, Kerala now has
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