Salmonella Archives

Why Disinfection is the Key to Ensuring Food Safety and Quality 0
- A to Z
- April 8, 2025
Food safety is essential to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses, and disinfection plays a vital role in this process. While sanitization reduces harmful microorganisms to safe levels, disinfection goes further by eliminating these germs. This is particularly important in food preparation areas, where pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Norovirus can cause serious health risks
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Zoonotic Diseases: A Critical Concern in Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 2, 2025
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, posing a significant food safety risk. These diseases spread through direct contact with infected animals or by consuming contaminated food products. With the increase in global trade, livestock production, and complex food supply chains, the risk of zoonotic disease transmission is growing. As
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FSA Updates Import Rules on Non-Animal Foods, Including India 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2025
Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will
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Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab 0

Report In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges

GBS Surge in Pune: 100+ Cases, Experts Stress Food Safety!0

Overview Despite being a rare post-infectious neurological disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is spreading rapidly across Pune, with over 100 confirmed cases. A suspected GBS-related death has also been reported in Solapur. Health officials stress the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures. Campylobacter jejuni: The Bacterial Trigger GBS is often triggered by Campylobacter jejuni, a

Stanford Study Reveals Risks of Raw Milk and the Need for Pasteurization 0

Report A recent study by Stanford University uncovers hidden risks associated with raw milk, commonly promoted as a healthy alternative to pasteurized milk. The research found that the influenza virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, raising concerns about potential transmission through consumption. The study underscores the importance of