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Kasaragod Hotels Face Health Crackdown 0

Report The Kasaragod municipal health department conducted inspections across the city, uncovering expired food, banned plastic products, and poor waste management practices in several hotels and canteens. Officials confiscated expired food items from several establishments, including Signature Metro on MG Road, Udupi Arya Bhavan in Karanthakkad, and Shalimar, Century, Moonlight, and Homecho near the new

Mass Donut Recall in US and Canada Due to Listeria Risk 0

Report Over two million assorted doughnut products have been recalled in the US and Canada due to the risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness-related deaths in the United States. FDA Issues Recall Notice for Assorted

16 Students Fall Ill After Lizard Found in Lunch at Bharathiar University Hostel 0

Report On Thursday, February 6, 2025, someone found a deceased lizard in the lunch served to sixteen students at a girls’ hostel at Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, leading to their treatment for suspected food poisoning. The incident started when one student experienced nausea and went to Kalveeranpalayam Primary Health Centre for help. After receiving first

Centre Sets Up Panel to Combat Deceptive Food Ads on Processed Foods 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 10, 2025
Report The Centre has set up a 19-member committee led by the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, to combat false information in the processed food sector. The committee, which includes representatives from various ministries and industry bodies, aims to address deceptive advertising and promote ethical marketing practices. Committee’s Role and Responsibilities The
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Hidden Danger in Peanut Spicy Masala: How Moisture Leads to Toxic Fungal Growth 0
- Resources
- February 7, 2025
Authors: Athira D, Biya V. Jomon & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Peanut Spicy Masala, known for its distinct flavour, is vulnerable to microbial contamination due to improper roasting, handling, and storage. The thin, porous peanut shell allows moisture, air, and fungal spores to easily infiltrate, creating conditions that promote microbial growth. Moisture, particularly from high humidity
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McDonald’s Finland Fast-Tracks Fiber Lids to Cut Plastic Use 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 7, 2025
Report McDonald’s Finland has introduced fibre-based drink lids ahead of its original 2025 timeline, speeding up its efforts to reduce plastic use. This initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to minimizing plastic across its operations. By the end of 2025, all McDonald’s outlets in Finland will serve beverages in cups with fibre-made lids
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