The Dangers of Calcium Carbide in Ripening Fruits
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 14, 2025
Introduction Almost 550 people were hospitalized in Vietnam earlier this year after a Salmonella outbreak linked to a type of sandwich sold at a bakery. The outbreak occurred in Dong Nai province in May 2024, prompting the Dong Nai Food Safety Department and the Institute of Public Health in Ho Chi Minh City to investigate.
READ MOREIntroduction The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department tested 235 cake samples across the State and found carcinogenic elements in 12 of them. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K. has issued a warning to bakeries, advising them to avoid using harmful chemicals and colouring agents in cakes. Report Popular cakes like red velvet and black forest
READ MOREIntroduction Extreme weather events drive up global grocery prices, particularly for olive oil due to droughts in the Mediterranean. This situation has led to an increase in fraudulent activities, where low-quality oil is sold as extra virgin. Other affected products include orange juice. Analysis The Guardian revealed through Freedom of Information requests that the European
READ MOREIntroduction Sanitation issues surfaced at Burger King and other popular eateries in Malakpet, Hyderabad. On Friday, 27th September 2024. Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety task force teams conducted inspection raids at several well-known restaurants in Malakpet, uncovering multiple breaches of food hygiene regulations. At Pista House, inspectors noted slippery flooring and an uneven slope, causing
READ MOREIntroduction The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued new guidelines for novel food applications, set to take effect in February 2025. These guidelines apply to all new food submissions, including cell-cultured foods and novel food compounds. Analysis The updated guidance reflects changes in the EU’s legal framework for novel foods, which was first introduced
READ MOREIntroduction Kochi: The food safety department booked over 180 establishments in the district for various food safety violations found in a special drive conducted during the Onam season. As many as 185 shops, including eateries, were found committing food safety violations during a drive conducted between Sept 9 and 13 in Ernakulam. Special squads of
READ MOREIntroduction Health Minister JP Nadda urges for regulations for innovative foods such as lab-grown meat and plant-based proteins. The minister emphasized the importance of stringent food safety regulations and a flexible regulatory framework to tackle emerging food trends. He highlighted the importance of organic farming in reducing pesticide dangers and India’s initiatives in sustainable packaging.
READ MOREIn today’s health-conscious world, food-grade packaging is more than just a protective layer; it’s a commitment to safety and sustainability. Essential in the food industry, this packaging is crafted from materials that meet rigorous standards, ensuring they won’t compromise the taste, smell, or nutritional quality of the food. From safeguarding against contamination to preserving freshness,
READ MOREUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered restaurants and eateries to ensure that both chefs and waitstaff wear masks and gloves as part of strict hygiene measures to counter food tampering. Additionally, hotels and restaurants will be required to install CCTV cameras. This directive comes in response to reports of food tampering in the
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