onions

Black Spots on Onions: What They Mean and What You Should Do 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 12, 2025
Onions are a key ingredient in most Indian kitchens, but sometimes you may find black spots on their skin. These patches are usually caused by a fungus called Aspergillus niger, which leads to black mould. While it often grows on the dry outer layers, it can sometimes spread deeper into the onion, especially in warm,
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Health Authorities Conclude Investigation into E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
FDA Confirms Source of Contamination Health authorities concluded their investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one fatality in Colorado. Investigators identified the contaminated onions
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