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FDA Elevates Blueberries Recall to Highest Risk Level 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2025
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recent recall of organic blueberries to its most severe category — Class I. Alma Pak International LLC, based in Georgia, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 9 after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in its products. The affected shipment included 400 boxes, each weighing
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Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy as Shifting Tastes Hit Canned Goods 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2025
Report Del Monte Foods, a 139-year-old American brand famous for canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection as shifting consumer preferences and economic pressures batter its core business. Owned by Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific, the company has lined up $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep operations running while it seeks a buyer.
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Kerala Faces Cancer Risk from Toxic Pesticides in Imported Vegetables 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2025
Vegetables imported from other states, laced with toxic pesticide residues including carcinogens, threaten public health in Kerala. Health experts warn that eating such contaminated produce daily may fuel Kerala’s rising cancer rates and other chronic diseases. Tests show that many vegetables sold in local markets, supermarkets, and roadside stalls exceed safe pesticide limits, exposing consumers
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Kerala’s Fast-Food Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Health-Conscious Consumers 0

Overview On any busy Friday evening in Kerala, it is easy to see how dramatically young people’s eating habits have shifted. Fast-food outlets overflow with crowds, cafés buzz with selfies and social chatter, and delivery bikes race through traffic carrying steaming parcels. This speed-driven food culture, while convenient and visually appealing, poses serious concerns for

Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0

Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on

Is Monsoon Rainwater Safe to Drink? Experts Sound the Alarm on ‘Forever Chemicals’0

Report As the monsoon arrives across India, people actively collect, store, or enjoy the rain. In the past, rain felt pure and refreshing. But scientists now warn that rainwater no longer stays as clean as it appears. It picks up dust, ash, and heavy metals from rooftops. More concerning, it also carries invisible “forever chemicals”