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FDA Destroys Illegal Paneer Batch in Kurukshetra, Haryana 0

Report A team from the Food and Drug Administration, led by District Food Safety Officer Dr. Amit Chauhan, inspected a factory in Sector 2, Kurukshetra, Haryana, after receiving a complaint about the factory operating without a license. The team destroyed nearly five quintals of illegal paneer after collecting samples during the inspection. Suspected Contamination of

Stanford Study Reveals Risks of Raw Milk and the Need for Pasteurization 0

Report A recent study by Stanford University uncovers hidden risks associated with raw milk, commonly promoted as a healthy alternative to pasteurized milk. The research found that the influenza virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, raising concerns about potential transmission through consumption. The study underscores the importance of

Bombay High Court Allows Criminal Action Against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages 0

Report The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of allowing criminal action against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB) over allegations of selling contaminated drinks. Context of the Case The case stems from a 2001 inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The FDA reported finding fibrous substances and

FDA Considers Red 3 Ban Amid Rising Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 10, 2024
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively considering a ban on Red 3, a synthetic food dye used in over 3,000 products, including popular snacks. Chemically known as erythrosine and derived from petroleum, Red 3 provides a vibrant cherry-red colour to food but adds no nutritional value. Health concerns have intensified due
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Health Authorities Conclude Investigation into E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
FDA Confirms Source of Contamination Health authorities concluded their investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one fatality in Colorado. Investigators identified the contaminated onions
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Emulsifiers in Food: How They Work and What They Mean for Your Health 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 13, 2024
Emulsifiers are essential food additives that help us enjoy a wide variety of processed and packaged foods with stable textures, extended shelf lives, and consistent quality. They allow ingredients that usually don’t mix—like oil and water—to combine seamlessly. Emulsifiers play a key role in modern food production, and you can find them in products like
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