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Mid-Day Meal Contamination – A Burning Issue 0

Every school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,

PepsiCo Speeds Up Switch to Natural Ingredients After FDA Dye Ban 0

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May 3, 2025

Report Just two days after U.S. officials moved to ban petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta confirmed the company is already phasing out artificial colours and reformulating its products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Speaking on an April 24 earnings call, Laguarta said over 60% of PepsiCo’s U.S. food portfolio is now

Dead Snake in Midday Meal Sickens Over 100 Students 0

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May 3, 2025

Report India’s Midday Meal Scheme, designed to nourish millions of school children, aims to combat malnutrition and improve learning outcomes. Experts have consistently emphasised how balanced meals support both physical and cognitive development in growing kids. But in a disturbing turn of events, over 100 students in Mokama, Bihar, fell sick after eating their midday

Dry It to Keep It: The Timeless Power of Food Dehydration 0
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- May 2, 2025
Have you ever wondered how dried fruits, instant soups, or packaged snacks can last for months or even years without spoiling? The answer lies in a food preservation method called dehydration. Ancient civilisations developed this technique, and people still use it today to extend food’s shelf life. By removing moisture, dehydration prevents harmful bacteria, moulds,
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Experts Urge Karnataka to Ban Raw Egg Mayonnaise 0
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- May 2, 2025
Report Following Tamil Nadu’s one-year ban on raw egg mayonnaise over Salmonella concerns, health experts are urging Karnataka to implement a similar measure. Effective May 8, the ban targets the rising risk of food poisoning linked to raw egg-based mayonnaise, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Karnataka Food Safety
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The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0
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- May 2, 2025
Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests
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