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Watch Out: Fermented Foods Need Extra Care This Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up
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Can Refrigerated Food Cause Poisoning?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
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
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Viral Video Raises Questions Over Kwality Wall’s Frozen Dessert 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 23, 2026
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
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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

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

How to Tell If Meat Has Gone Bad 0

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