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Should You Wash Chicken? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It 0

Overview There has long been debate over whether you should wash raw chicken. Major bodies like the World Health Organisation and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advise against it. Washing poultry under running water can spread bacteria through splashes, contaminating kitchen surfaces, utensils, and nearby food. However, in many Indian households, washing chicken

Watch Out: Fermented Foods Need Extra Care This Summer 0

Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up

Ahmedabad Dosa Tragedy: Can Ready-Made Batter Cause Food Poisoning?0

Significant Update A tragic incident in Ahmedabad’s Chandkheda area has raised serious food safety concerns after two young sisters died and their parents were hospitalised following a meal of dosa made from store-bought batter. The family reportedly bought ready-made batter from a local dairy and prepared dosas at home. Soon after eating, family members developed

Sewage Contamination Reported in Pune’s Drinking Water Supply 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Key Development Several neighbourhoods in Pune have reported sewage contamination in the municipal drinking water supply over the past few months, raising concerns about water quality and household food safety. Residents report that discoloured, foul-smelling water continues to flow from taps in Sasanenagar, Kondhwa, Hadapsar, Kharadi and parts of Katraj. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
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Vizhinjam Seafood Tragedy: Two Dead in Suspected Food Poisoning Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update Two people died, and another remains in critical condition following suspected food poisoning linked to a restaurant in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday. The incident has triggered a food safety investigation and enforcement action against the establishment. The deceased have been identified as Shaji (50) and Rasheeda Beevi (58), both natives of Nilamel. Shaji’s
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Fridgescaping Trend Raises Food Safety Concerns, Experts Warn 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 25, 2025
At a Glance The viral trend of ‘fridgescaping’—decorating the inside of refrigerators with plants, baskets, lights, and other aesthetic items—may look Instagram-worthy, but health experts warn it poses serious food safety risks. Why Fridgescaping is Risky “The inside of a refrigerator is no place for decorating,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor at NYU Langone
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