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Expired and Spoiled Food: Myths vs. Reality You Should Know 0

We’ve all been there — standing in front of the fridge or pantry, staring at a packet or leftovers with a questionable expiry date. The big question hits: “Is this still safe to eat?” Reducing food waste is important, and nobody wants to toss good food unnecessarily. So, it’s tempting to trust your nose or

Sweet Meets Spice: IISR Launches Spice-Infused Jaggery Cubes 0

A Healthier Alternative to Sugar The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has launched a unique sweetener—spice-flavoured jaggery cubes—designed as a convenient and healthy alternative to refined sugar. Developed by the institute’s Post-Harvest Technology laboratory, these cubes blend the natural sweetness of jaggery with the aromatic punch of traditional Indian spices like ginger, cardamom, and

Kollam Woman Dies After Eating Tuna Fish; Poisoning Suspected 0

Report A 46-year-old woman from Kollam, Deepthi Prabha, died on Wednesday night, reportedly due to food poisoning after consuming tuna fish. Her husband, Syam Kumar (51) and son Arjun (22), who also ate the fish, were hospitalised with vomiting and diarrhoea. Their conditions are stable, according to police. The family had purchased a large tuna

New Rule Alert: FBOs Must File Closure Reports After Licence Expiry 0

Closure Reports Now Mandatory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it compulsory for all food business operators (FBOs) to file a closure report if their licence or registration expires during the financial year 2024–25. The national food regulator issued this directive in a notice titled “Mandatory Submission of Closure Report

RTE Foods: What to Check Before You Eat 0

Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods offer quick, convenient meals for busy lifestyles—be it a sandwich from a store, a packed salad at work, or frozen biryani at home. They save time and effort, making them a go-to choice for many. However, this convenience can come with hidden risks. RTE foods are often consumed without further cooking, so

Thiruvananthapuram Railway Faces Food Safety Crisis Due to Officer Shortage 0

Overview A food safety crisis is unfolding in the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division as passengers unknowingly consume poor-quality food due to the lack of food safety officers. The health department has left the position of Food Safety Officer vacant for over a year, allowing food safety inspections to go unchecked. This oversight has allowed the sale

Listeria Contamination Leads to Recall of Smoked Sausage in US 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- May 22, 2025
Recall Alert: Smoked Sausages Contaminated with Listeria The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled about 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage after detecting possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Bourgeois Smokehouse, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, produced the sausage on May 12, 2025. The sausages, which were weighed, wrapped,
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Paperwork Slip Costs Indian Mango Exporters Big in the U.S.0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- May 22, 2025
Report U.S. authorities rejected at least 15 shipments of Indian mangoes after identifying discrepancies in the export paperwork, leading to estimated losses of $500,000 (approximately ₹4.3 crore) for exporters. The shipments, which landed at airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, failed to meet documentation requirements despite undergoing the mandatory irradiation process in Mumbai.
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Diet Trends and Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- May 21, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, many people look for quick fixes to lose weight or feel healthier, which is why fad diets are so popular. Diets like keto, intermittent fasting, raw food plans, and detox diets often promise fast results, whether it’s weight loss, glowing skin, or more energy. But are these trendy diets safe? While
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Expired and Spoiled Food: Myths vs. Reality You Should Know 0

Sweet Meets Spice: IISR Launches Spice-Infused Jaggery Cubes 0

Kollam Woman Dies After Eating Tuna Fish; Poisoning Suspected 0

New Rule Alert: FBOs Must File Closure Reports After Licence Expiry 0

RTE Foods: What to Check Before You Eat 0

Thiruvananthapuram Railway Faces Food Safety Crisis Due to Officer Shortage 0

Listeria Contamination Leads to Recall of Smoked Sausage in US 0

Paperwork Slip Costs Indian Mango Exporters Big in the U.S.0

Diet Trends and Food Safety 0

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