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Air India Probes Mid-Air Illness, Suspects Food Poisoning 0

Passengers and Crew Fall Sick Mid-Flight An Air India flight from London to Mumbai turned tense on June 23, 2025, when several passengers and crew members suddenly felt sick while cruising at high altitude. Initial reports claimed 11 people, including six cabin crew members, fell ill. Air India later confirmed that five passengers and two

Shawarma Scare: Kochi Hotel Shut After Food Poisoning Outbreak 0

Young Woman Battles for Life After Eating Shawarma Three people from Irinjalakuda fell sick after eating shawarma and shawai from Real Arabia Hotel in Ravipuram, Kochi, on June 16. By evening, they suffered vomiting, fever, and diarrhea and sought treatment in Kochi. One young woman’s condition worsened, forcing her family to shift her from Angamaly

Sugarcane Shortfall, Rising Sugar Prices: Stay Alert 0

Report Many sugar mills in India stopped crushing cane from mid-May because there wasn’t enough sugarcane to process. According to India Ratings (Ind-Ra), this shortage has pushed sugar prices up by about 5% in the first quarter of FY26. Sugar prices rose from ₹34 per kg in July 2023 to ₹40.3 per kg in May

Why Is Meat Red? The Truth About Myoglobin and Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- June 19, 2025
When you pick up a fresh piece of beef, lamb, or pork, the rich red colour usually tells you it’s fresh and appetising. But have you ever wondered what makes meat red and if that colour means it’s safe to eat? The secret lies in a natural protein called myoglobin. This protein not only gives
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Saccharin: The Bitter Side of Sweeteners 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 14, 2025
Have you ever grabbed a diet soda or a sugar-free sweetener and felt proud for skipping sugar? Many people do! For decades, companies have added artificial sweeteners to drinks and foods to offer sweetness without calories. One of the oldest and best-known of these is saccharin. Recently, saccharin has been in the news again after
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Texas Bill Targets Food Safety with Warning Labels on Packaged Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 13, 2025
Report A major food safety bill in Texas could soon require warning labels on packaged foods that contain ingredients banned or restricted in other countries. Senate Bill 25, supported by the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has passed the state legislature and now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s signature. If the
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