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Leftover Cooked Chicken in the Fridge? Here’s How Long It’s Safe to Eat 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2026
Key Update Many people cook chicken in large batches and store the leftovers in the refrigerator for later meals like salads, sandwiches, or pasta. But an important food safety question often comes up: how long can cooked chicken safely stay in the fridge? Food safety experts warn that even properly cooked food can become unsafe
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Strawberries, Apples and More: Study Flags Pesticide Exposure in Popular Fruits 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 9, 2026
Key Update Fruits are widely recommended as part of a healthy diet. However, their outer surfaces may sometimes carry pesticide residues, raising concerns about long-term health exposure. A study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health suggests that regular consumption of certain fruits and vegetables may increase pesticide levels detected in the
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Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Pasta Meals 0
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- November 4, 2025
Key Update A Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta dishes has killed six people, hospitalised 25, and infected at least 27 across 18 U.S. states, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal health officials traced the source of the contamination to recalled pasta meals produced by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville,
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Nutritious Yet Risky? What’s Lurking in Your Nuts 0

Key Update Nuts are celebrated for their nutrition, but recent recalls remind us that even healthy foods can carry risks. In May 2025, the U.S. FDA and CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) issued an advisory on pistachios contaminated with Salmonella. By July, World Market also recalled a similar product. Though these batches were

Dr Pepper Recall Over Sugar Mix-Up in Three U.S. States 0

Introduction In the United States, Keurig Dr Pepper launched a major recall after discovering that thousands of cans labelled as Dr Pepper Zero Sugar contain regular, full-sugar soda. This mislabeling issue affects products distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The company initiated the voluntary recall on May 23, 2025, after identifying the error. The

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Labels for Healthier Choices 0

Report On Tuesday, the FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels to assist Americans in making healthier food choices. The rule, which could take effect by 2028, would mandate that food manufacturers display information on the front of packaging about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, in addition to the standard nutrition label