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CUJ Hostel Mess Faces Complaints Over Unsanitary Conditions 0

January 30, 2025

Report Food safety officials recently inspected the hostel mess at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) and discovered alarming unsanitary conditions. During their inspection on Tuesday evening, they collected a dinner food sample and sent it to the state food testing lab for analysis. They found the kitchen infested with cockroaches and discarded expired amchur

MCA Stadium Enhances Food & Water Safety for T20 Amid GBS Outbreak 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium officials are tightening food and water safety measures for the T20 match between India and England on Friday in Pune, following a GBS outbreak in parts of the city. The state government has issued new guidelines to ensure public health and safety. Santosh Bobde, honorary joint secretary of MCA,

Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks Over Chlorate Contamination 0

A to Z, News

January 29, 2025

Report Coca-Cola recall specific batches of its beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after routine safety checks at its Ghent facility in Belgium revealed high chlorate levels. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss, and Tropico, with production codes ranging from “328 GE” to “338 GE.” Health

Latex Allergy and Foods: Risks, Triggers, and How to Manage 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- January 29, 2025
Latex allergies are relatively common, affecting a small but significant portion of the population. People with latex allergies react to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. This allergy is typically triggered by direct contact with latex products such as gloves, balloons, and medical equipment. However,
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GBS Surge in Pune: 100+ Cases, Experts Stress Food Safety!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 29, 2025
Overview Despite being a rare post-infectious neurological disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is spreading rapidly across Pune, with over 100 confirmed cases. A suspected GBS-related death has also been reported in Solapur. Health officials stress the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures. Campylobacter jejuni: The Bacterial Trigger GBS is often triggered by Campylobacter jejuni, a
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Banned Yet Booming: The Rise of Chinese Garlic in Indian Markets 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 29, 2025
Report Despite the central government’s 2014 ban on Chinese garlic due to health concerns, it is now openly sold in Assam markets, with authorities turning a blind eye. Sources indicate that Chinese garlic enters the state from Bangladesh through two key routes—Jowai in Meghalaya and the Barak Valley. As a result, it has increasingly replaced
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