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Safe Handling of Frozen Foods: A Simple Guide
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- March 17, 2025
Freezing is a convenient and effective way to preserve food, allowing it to stay safe and fresh for longer periods. By slowing down bacterial growth, freezing helps prevent spoilage and keeps food edible for months. However, it’s important to note that freezing doesn’t kill bacteria; it merely pauses their growth. Once frozen food thaws, bacteria
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Government Limits Food Safety Net Expansion Until Next Census
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2025
Report The government informed a parliamentary standing committee that it cannot expand the roster for free monthly food assistance until the next population census is completed, despite the increasing population. As a result, many impoverished households remain excluded from the welfare system. Food Ministry’s Response In response to the committee’s questions, the food ministry revealed
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Court Fines for Excessive Benzoate in Pickles
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2025
Overview The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Kasaragod has fined a shop owner and a manufacturer for selling pickles containing excessive levels of chemicals beyond the permissible limit. The court found excess benzoate in mango pickles purchased from Metro Retailers in Kasaragod city. Fines Imposed The court fined M. Nimesh and C.H. Mushir, the owners
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Tragic Death from Food Poisoning in Mandya: Investigation Ongoing
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2025
Report A 13-year-old student, Kerlang from Meghalaya, tragically died on Sunday from suspected food poisoning in Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka. Several others fell ill, prompting health and law enforcement agencies to launch an investigation. The Feast and Its Aftermath The business community in Malavalli, primarily consisting of individuals from Rajasthan, hosted a feast following the
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