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The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 2, 2025
Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests
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Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0
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- April 22, 2025
Report At least 20 people, mostly young adults, landed in hospitals across Thiruvananthapuram after eating shawarma from Istanbul Grills and Rolls in Manacaud. By early Saturday morning, multiple individuals reported symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever after consuming the food on Friday evening. Hospitals, including KIMS, PRS, SP Fort, and Al Arif,
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Over 200 Children in Italy Affected by Salmonella Outbreak Linked to School Meals 0
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- October 17, 2024
Report Over 200 children in Italy fell ill last month after consuming school meals. A total of 224 cases of salmonellosis were reported following an outbreak in several school cafeterias supplied by Qualità&Servizi. The culprit was a dish of farro mixed with cherry tomatoes and pesto served on September 24, which led to Salmonella poisoning
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An Essential Guide to Food Recall 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- July 15, 2024
As a consumer, food recall can be alarming. If you possess a recalled product, it's important to discard it immediately. For manufacturers, recalls can damage brand reputation, but they are crucial for managing risks and ensuring public safety following food safety incidents. What Is a Food Recall? A food recall occurs when a product isREAD MORE