food contamination Archives

The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0

Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests

MANIT Food Poisoning Triggers Citywide Safety Checks 0

Report Food poisoning affected around 40 first-year engineering students at MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Bhopal, after they ate at the H-4 hostel mess on Saturday. Most students experienced vomiting and stomach pain. Sharda Hospital in Aradhna Nagar admitted them between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. While students reported 40 cases, MANIT officials

Rotten Strawberries Repackaged and Sold as Fresh: A Health Threat 0

Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken

Storing Spices: Smart Tips to Prevent Mould and Keep Them Fresh 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 20, 2025
Spices add depth, flavour, and aroma to dishes, making them indispensable in cooking. However, their potency and safety depend on proper storage. Improper handling and exposure to moisture can cause mould growth, spoilage, and food contamination. Consuming mouldy or spoiled spices can lead to digestive issues and other health concerns. Understanding the factors that contribute
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Food Safety Crack Down in Punjab Amid Dog Meat Rumors 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 20, 2025
Report After reports surfaced about food department officers allegedly discovering “a dog’s severed head in the refrigerator of a momos and spring roll factory” in Mohali, Punjab, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal clarified that claims of dog meat usage were misleading. A health department inspection confirmed that the tested meat sample did not belong to a
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Officials Warn of Contaminated Cool Drinks in Salem This Summer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 18, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, many people turn to bottled and fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Roadside fruit and juice stalls, which attract large crowds between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., have started operating in anticipation of summer. However, officials from the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu have warned that some vendors are
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