Food Safety Archives

SMC Launches Night Food Sanitation Drive 0

Report The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Surat, Guajrat is launching a focused nighttime sanitation and hygiene drive targeting food courts that operate late into the night. Scattered across the city, these hubs house multiple food stalls and serve large volumes of prepared food. Health Teams to Enforce Hygiene Standards Unlike previous irregular checks, this

Dry It to Keep It: The Timeless Power of Food Dehydration 0

Have you ever wondered how dried fruits, instant soups, or packaged snacks can last for months or even years without spoiling? The answer lies in a food preservation method called dehydration. Ancient civilisations developed this technique, and people still use it today to extend food’s shelf life. By removing moisture, dehydration prevents harmful bacteria, moulds,

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

Mayonnaise Missteps: Danger Lurking in Your Fast Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 30, 2025
Walk into almost any fast food joint today, and you’ll likely spot a busy shawarma counter. Wrapped in soft pita bread and filled with spiced meat and crunchy veggies, shawarma has become a go-to snack for many. But there’s one creamy ingredient that could be putting your health at risk — the mayonnaise. That dollop
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Kerala’s Pre-Monsoon Food Safety Crackdown Begins May 2 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Report Starting May 2, Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, will launch a month-long initiative called Operation Lifeline, which will include extensive food safety inspections ahead of the monsoon season. The Health Department is taking strong preventive measures to curb the spread of diseases commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water during monsoon. Food Safety Inspections
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Nutritional Labelling: A Key to Safe and Informed Food Choices 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 26, 2025
When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge
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