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Food Infection or Food Intoxication: Know the Difference!0

We often use the term “food poisoning” to describe any illness caused by contaminated food. But foodborne illness does not always happen in the same way. Two important mechanisms are food infection and food intoxication. Both can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and nausea, but they differ in what causes the illness

Should Fruits Go in the Fridge? What You’re Probably Getting Wrong 0

The fridge has become the default storage space for fruits in most homes. It feels safe, clean, and convenient. However, this habit is not always the best choice. While some fruits benefit from cold storage, others lose their natural taste, texture, and even nutritional quality over time. So the real question is—does refrigeration truly preserve

Unsafe Kitchens in Tirupati: Violations Raise Health Concerns 0

Key Update What appears to be a routine dish in a Tirupati restaurant may pass through multiple contamination points before reaching the customer. Recent inspections by Food Safety teams, led by Municipal Health Officer Dr Yuva Anvesh, have exposed widespread non-compliance across eateries in the temple town. Widespread Lapses in Storage and Handling Inspectors identified

Shivratri Mela Food Outbreak in Palamu: 175 Fall Ill, Probe Intensifies 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Development At least 175 people, most of them children, fell ill after consuming food at a Mahashivratri fair in Dwarka village under Panki police limits in Palamu district in Jharkhand. Health officials responded immediately after patients began reporting symptoms on Sunday night. Those affected developed vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain shortly after eating at
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Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 6, 2026
Have you ever cut an apple, left it on the counter for a few minutes, and noticed it slowly turning brown? Many people immediately assume that this colour change means the apple has gone bad or is unsafe to eat. In reality, the browning of apples is a natural chemical reaction called enzymatic browning—it’s not
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Hidden Chemicals Could Be Harming Your Gut, Cambridge Study Finds 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 6, 2025
Key Development Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified 168 chemicals that interfere with the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. They published their findings in Nature Microbiology after testing 1,076 chemical contaminants on 22 common gut bacterial species. The team also developed a machine-learning model to predict how these chemicals affect microbial growth. Common
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