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  • Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability

    Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability0

    Report A recent study by researchers from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Center for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) has uncovered a surprising trend. Many rural Indians suffer from protein deficiency despite producing sufficient protein-rich food or having the financial means

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  • Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens

    Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens0

    Report The Ministry of Municipalities in Saudi Arabia has proposed new regulations for central kitchens that supply restaurants and households. The draft rules ban using wooden boards and knives with wooden handles for cutting meat, poultry, and fish, instead requiring food-safe materials like plastic for easier cleaning. Designated Food Preparation Areas According to the draft,

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  • Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?

    Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

    Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and mutagenic (DNA-damaging) effects. These compounds are not deliberately added to food but form during food processing, cooking, or preservation, particularly under high heat or acidic conditions. Nitrosamines typically form when nitrites, used as preservatives, react with naturally occurring amines in foods. This

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  • Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard

    Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard0

    Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations

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  • Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki

    Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki0

    Report The Food Safety Department in Kerala’s Idukki district has strengthened mobile lab inspections to detect food adulteration. The public can bring food samples—either from home or purchased from shops—for free testing. In January, officials conducted 304 tests and identified 10 substandard samples. They stated that people would receive test results within 10 minutes. The

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  • Cadmium Poisoning Linked to Mystery Illness in J&K’s Rajouri

    Cadmium Poisoning Linked to Mystery Illness in J&K’s Rajouri0

    Report Experts have traced the cause of the “mystery illness” in Rajouri’s Budhal village to cadmium poisoning. The outbreak, which began last month, has claimed at least 17 lives and triggered widespread panic. Authorities formed a central investigation team after initial tests ruled out viral or bacterial infections. Tests Confirm Cadmium Presence Union Minister Jitendra

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