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    • Fungal Contamination in Groundnut Balls: Detection and Health Consequences

      Fungal Contamination in Groundnut Balls: Detection and Health Consequences0

      Authors: Biya V Jomon, Athira D & Sunitha Poulose  Introduction Groundnut balls, a traditional Kerala delicacy made from groundnuts (peanuts) and jaggery, are popular for their unique flavour and texture. However, due to their high oil content and moisture from jaggery, they are particularly vulnerable to microbial contamination, especially from yeasts and moulds. Inadequate drying

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    • Impact of Microbial Contamination in Potato Chilli

      Impact of Microbial Contamination in Potato Chilli0

      Authors: Linda Joise George, Kochurani Abraham & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Potato chilli, a popular and flavourful snack in India, is known for its unique taste and texture. However, its safety can be compromised due to improper storage and handling practices. A key factor contributing to microbial contamination, particularly from yeast and mould, is poor air

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    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)0

      Author: Dr. Marita Thomas Since 2020, media headlines in India have featured various health crises, including COVID-19, Dengue fever, the Nipah virus, and the Chandipura virus, to name a few. The latest to make headlines is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). In Pune, as of January 2025, over 100 people have been diagnosed, with one death reported.

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    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety0

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked

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    • Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol

      Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol0

      Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by

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    • FDA Recalls Lay’s Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen

      FDA Recalls Lay’s Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen0

      Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips due to an undeclared allergen. This recall follows an earlier action in December when Lay’s voluntarily recalled 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon. The recall was prompted after a consumer complaint revealed that the

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