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Raw Egg Mayonnaise Ban Continues in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8. Authorities continue to restrict its manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale across the state. The government had first imposed this ban last year to address growing food safety concerns. Officials

Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Pasta Meals 0

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November 4, 2025

Key Update A Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta dishes has killed six people, hospitalised 25, and infected at least 27 across 18 U.S. states, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal health officials traced the source of the contamination to recalled pasta meals produced by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville,

FDA Elevates Blueberries Recall to Highest Risk Level 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recent recall of organic blueberries to its most severe category — Class I. Alma Pak International LLC, based in Georgia, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 9 after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in its products. The affected shipment included 400 boxes, each weighing

How to Spot Spoiled Chicken 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 10, 2025
Chicken is a global kitchen staple, cherished for its versatility, high protein, and affordability. Yet, like all meat products, it’s highly perishable and can pose serious health risks if not handled or stored correctly. Spoiled chicken can harbour dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, or Listeria, leading to foodborne illnesses with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and
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Boil Before You Drink: Enjoy Safe Sips, Avoid Hidden Dangers in Raw Milk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research, Resources
- June 2, 2025
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Milk, a staple in diets across the world, is especially important in developing countries for its nutritional value. Traditionally, milk was collected in small quantities from local farms and distributed within nearby communities, which helped limit contamination risks. However, with industrialisation and increasing urban demand,
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Listeria Contamination Leads to Recall of Smoked Sausage in US 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- May 22, 2025
Recall Alert: Smoked Sausages Contaminated with Listeria The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled about 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage after detecting possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Bourgeois Smokehouse, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, produced the sausage on May 12, 2025. The sausages, which were weighed, wrapped,
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