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Toxic Buckwheat: Uttarakhand Bans Loose Sales After Mass Illness 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Report Contaminated buckwheat flour sickened nearly 300 people in Dehradun, prompting Uttarakhand’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department to enforce strict new rules. The department now mandates that grocers sell buckwheat flour only in sealed packets and only if they possess a valid food licence. It has completely banned loose or unauthorized sales across the
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Rotten Strawberries Repackaged and Sold as Fresh: A Health Threat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2025
Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
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Hidden Danger in Peanut Spicy Masala: How Moisture Leads to Toxic Fungal Growth 0
- Resources
- February 7, 2025
Authors: Athira D, Biya V. Jomon & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Peanut Spicy Masala, known for its distinct flavour, is vulnerable to microbial contamination due to improper roasting, handling, and storage. The thin, porous peanut shell allows moisture, air, and fungal spores to easily infiltrate, creating conditions that promote microbial growth. Moisture, particularly from high humidity
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Reducing Health Risks from Natural Toxins in Food 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 29, 2024
Food provides essential nourishment, but some naturally occurring substances, known as natural toxins, can pose significant health risks if consumed in certain quantities or under specific conditions. These toxins, produced by plants, fungi, and animals as defence mechanisms, can range from mild irritants to severe threats causing organ damage, neurological issues, or even cancer. The
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Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 26, 2024
Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and
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