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E. coli Outbreaks: Rising Cases in Ireland and Iceland 0

E. coli Outbreaks in Ireland In two separate E. coli outbreaks, more than a dozen individuals have fallen ill in Ireland, with additional cases reported in Iceland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Ireland has confirmed thirteen laboratory cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 linked to the community outbreak. Fortunately, no deaths

Merck and Tinkle Launch Comics to Promote Food Safety Awareness 0

Merck and Tinkle Launch Food Safety Comic Books Leading pharmaceutical company Merck partnered with Tinkle to launch two engaging comic books at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. Part of Merck’s #SafeFoodFirst campaign, which promotes food safety, the books debuted before an audience of over 200 students from Bengaluru’s government schools. Comics for Food

Mohali’s Festive Food Safety Inspections for Confectioneries 0

Food Safety Team Inspects Confectionery Kitchens In Mohali, a food safety team led by District Health Officer Amrit Warring recently inspected the kitchens of various confectionery producers to ensure sanitation and hygiene practices are in place. Alongside their inspections, the team issued warnings against the use of synthetic or fake paneer and khoya, stressing the

CSIR-CFTRI Unveils Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plates and Edible Utensils 0
- New Technology, News
- October 28, 2024
Report As part of the CSIR initiative “SHREE ANNA – the Millet Mission,” the Biodegradable Cutlery Research and Innovation Centre at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru has created biodegradable plates to reduce plastic waste. With this initiative, CSIR-CFTRI addresses environmental issues caused by plastic waste, utilizing millet processing by-products and waste.
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Delhi High Court Takes Action Against Sale of Expired Food Products 0
- News
- October 28, 2024
Report On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court raised serious concerns about selling expired food products, reintroduced into the market through repackaging with new expiry dates. The court emphasized that sellers should not compel consumers to consume “adulterated” food items. “No one should be permitted to sell expired goods; this cannot be considered a legitimate business,”
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Rajasthan Food Department Seizes 550 kg of Contaminated Ghee in Kotputli-Behror Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 28, 2024
Report In a recent raid on a business in the Kotputli-Behror district, the Rajasthan Food Department confiscated 550 kg of allegedly contaminated ghee. Food Safety Officer Hemant Kumar and Additional District Collector Omprakash Saran led the operation against Sanwarya Agro Foods on Friday, responding to ongoing complaints. The team sent samples of the seized ghee
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