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Emulsifiers in Food: How They Work and What They Mean for Your Health 0

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

Stay Away from Raw Milk: Kerala Health Expert Reveal Hidden Bacterial Dangers 0

Overview A prominent hepatologist from Kerala, known as “The Liver Doc,” advises against consuming raw milk, especially for children. He highlights the risks of harmful bacteria present in raw milk and recommends boiling it before consumption. Untreated milk, he explains, may contain dangerous pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can lead to severe

FDA Issues Alert on Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Products 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding cinnamon products, now including “Super Brand” cinnamon due to its elevated lead levels. The Arkansas Department of Health collected samples at a retail location, which the FDA subsequently reviewed. The agency warns that exposure to this product may pose safety risks. This

Enhancing Food Safety for a Safe Diwali!0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 1, 2024
Report During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples
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McDonald’s E. coli Crisis: The Harder Challenge of Vegetable Contamination 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 26, 2024
Report On Thursday, major U.S. fast-food chains temporarily removed fresh onions from their menus, identifying the vegetable as the probable cause of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s (MCD.N). This incident underscores a persistent challenge for restaurants: preventing contamination in fresh produce, which has become a bigger concern than beef safety. The outbreak at
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Deadly E. coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Kills 1, Sickens 49 Across US States 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 24, 2024
Report In the United States, Federal health officials reported on Tuesday that E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states, resulting in one death and 10 hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that an older individual in Colorado died, while
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