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  • Bacillus cereus: The Bacteria That Survives Cooking

    Bacillus cereus: The Bacteria That Survives Cooking0

    When people think about food poisoning, they often blame undercooked meat, contaminated water, or spoiled food. However, a lesser-known bacterium called Bacillus cereus also causes thousands of foodborne illness cases every year. This microorganism commonly exists in soil, dust, water, and vegetation, making it difficult to keep completely out of the food chain. Although infections

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  • Thailand Recalls Popular Herbal Inhalers Over Microbial Contamination

    Thailand Recalls Popular Herbal Inhalers Over Microbial Contamination0

    Key Update The Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled several herbal inhalers — a popular pick-me-up sold at airport kiosks, roadside stalls, and online — after laboratory tests revealed unsafe levels of microbial contamination in multiple brands. Tests on Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler, Formula 2 (Registration No. G309/62), manufactured by Hong Thai Panich,

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  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

    Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)0

    Author: Dr. Marita Thomas Since 2020, media headlines in India have featured various health crises, including COVID-19, Dengue fever, the Nipah virus, and the Chandipura virus, to name a few. The latest to make headlines is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). In Pune, as of January 2025, over 100 people have been diagnosed, with one death reported.

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