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BPA in Food Packaging: Risks, Limits & How to Reduce Exposure 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- March 6, 2025
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics and resins, commonly found in everyday items like food containers, beverage cans, and some kitchenware. While it plays a key role in creating durable, long-lasting products, BPA has raised concerns because it can leach into the food and drinks we consume. BPA is classified as
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45 Inmates Hospitalized in Mangaluru Jail for Suspected Food Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2025
Report On Wednesday, 45 undertrials from Mangaluru jail were hospitalized after they showed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The inmates began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and other discomforts shortly after eating lunch. Some inmates fainted and doctors transferred them to Wenlock Hospital for treatment. Cause of Illness Under Investigation The affected inmates consumed a
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Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2025
Report Recently, a study was conducted on 2,000 food handlers in Kozhikode district, Kerala, revealing significant workplace health issues, such as typhoid, skin infections, jaundice, cuts, and burns. The study was part of the Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) initiative, led by the Department of Community Medicine at KMCT Medical College, Mukkom, in collaboration with
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FSSAI Orders Action on Plastic Sheets in Idli Preparation in Karnataka 0

Report On Saturday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) instructed the Karnataka government to provide a report on using plastic sheets to prepare idli at certain food establishments. This directive comes after reports surfaced about restaurants in Karnataka using plastic sheets during the idli steaming process. Food Safety Concerns Over Plastic Leaching

How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food 0

Ever wondered if the food on your plate is completely safe? While we often worry about pesticides and preservatives, heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium pose an even greater hidden risk. These toxic metals enter our food through polluted water, soil, and air, making their way into rice, fish, vegetables, spices, and even

Tamil Nadu Officials Crack Down on Unsafe Idli-Making Practices 0

Food Safety Inspection in Karungalpalayam Following reports of plastic sheets being used for steaming idlis in other states, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration officials inspected idli-making shops in Karungalpalayam, Erode Fon Tuesday. Designated Officer J. Thanga Vignesh, along with food safety officers Selvaraj, Selvan, and Arunkumar, led the inspection, focusing on roadside shops

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