cross-contamination Archives

BfR Creates Fun, Educational Book on Food Safety for Kids 0
- Food Safety, General, News
- December 3, 2024
Report The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany (BfR) has launched a children’s book, “Luis and Maya’s Adventure in the Shrinking Lab: Searching for Clues in the Kitchen,” designed to teach kids about food safety. The story follows two students, Luis and Maya, as they explore the BfR shrinking lab and meet Fred, an
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FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0
- Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 3, 2024
New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking
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Food Safety Violations in Telangana: 960 kg of Ginger-Garlic Paste Seized 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 20, 2024
Report Telangana State Food Safety Task Force officials conducted unannounced inspections at the area’s food processing, ginger-garlic sales, and sweet manufacturing facilities. During the operation, they confiscated 960 kilograms of ginger and garlic paste. Following the instructions of Telangana State Food Safety Commissioner RV Karnan, the Task Force team, led by Zonal Assistant Food Controller
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Ice Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,

Salmonella Outbreaks Trigger Mass Hospitalizations in Vietnam 0

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October 4, 2024

Introduction Almost 550 people were hospitalized in Vietnam earlier this year after a Salmonella outbreak linked to a type of sandwich sold at a bakery. The outbreak occurred in Dong Nai province in May 2024, prompting the Dong Nai Food Safety Department and the Institute of Public Health in Ho Chi Minh City to investigate.

Navigating the Hidden Dangers: Understanding Food Allergens 0

Food allergens are proteins present in various foods that can trigger allergic reactions upon consumption, contact, or inhalation. When the immune system encounters these proteins, it mistakenly identifies them as harmful invaders, leading to the production of antibodies. Upon re-exposure to the same allergen, these antibodies bind to it, prompting immune cells to release chemicals