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Can Refrigerated Food Cause Poisoning?0

Overview Keeping leftovers in the fridge is common worldwide, but it can sometimes be risky. Primrose Freestone, a microbiologist at the University of Leicester, explains the dangers and how to prevent them. Why leftovers can be risky: Food poisoning happens when food is contaminated with harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria multiply quickly between 4°C

Viral Video Raises Questions Over Kwality Wall’s Frozen Dessert 0

Significant Update A viral video from Rajasthan has raised concerns about the quality of a frozen dessert sold by Kwality Wall’s. In the video circulating on the social media platform X, a woman shows a tub of the brand’s Fruit & Nut frozen dessert and claims that it contains oil at the bottom. In the

Is Aluminium Foil Safe for Food Storage?0

Overview Many households use aluminium foil or containers to wrap rotis, cover curries, or pack lunches. The practice feels convenient and has become a routine part of everyday cooking and storage. Aluminium foil may seem harmless, but safety depends on how it’s used. High heat and long storage periods can cause aluminium to migrate into

Why Your Steel Plate Can Be a Food Safety Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 9, 2026
Steel plates and tumblers are everywhere in Indian kitchens. From homes and restaurants to hostels and temples, steel is trusted for its strength, durability, and ease of cleaning. Because it does not crack, melt, or visibly spoil, we often assume steel is automatically safe for food. This blind trust, however, can be misleading. Food safety
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How to Tell If Meat Has Gone Bad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 6, 2025
Even if meat is stored in the freezer, it’s important to ensure it’s still safe before cooking. Spoiled meat can pose serious health risks, so it’s crucial to check for signs of spoilage and handle thawing properly. Here’s how you can tell if meat is still good to use — and the safest way to
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FSSAI Seizes Expired Dates from Flipkart Warehouse in Coimbatore 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 26, 2025
key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a major inspection drive on e-commerce warehouses in Tamil Nadu and found serious lapses in food storage. During the three-day operation, officials inspected 37 warehouses in the Coimbatore district alone, acting on directions from the State Health Secretary and the Commissioner of Food
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