Saudi Food Authority Shuts 54 Facilities, Blocks Contaminated Poultry Imports
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- September 1, 2025
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Overview People often discard brown, overly ripe bananas, even though they remain edible. To address this waste, scientists have developed a genetically modified banana with an extended shelf life that resists browning. Tropic, a UK-based biotech firm, created these bananas to stay fresh and yellow for 12 hours after peeling. They also resist browning during
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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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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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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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