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Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2025
Overview We all save leftovers—especially rice and pasta—for the next day. But if we don’t store these starchy dishes properly, they can become dangerous. In 2008, a tragic case in Belgium showed just how risky this can be. A 20-year-old man ate spaghetti that had stayed at room temperature for five days. He reheated it,
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International School Meals Day: Why It Matters 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 13, 2025
A school meal is more than just food—it’s fuel for the mind and body. A well-fed child can focus better, learn faster, and grow healthier. International School Meals Day shines a light on the power of nutritious school meals in transforming lives. It’s a day to celebrate how these programs fight hunger, boost education, and
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Freezing Milk: Is It a Good Idea?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- January 10, 2025
Overview Have you ever opened the fridge in the morning only to find that the milk has expired, even if it hasn’t been opened? Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop milk from spoiling? One way to do that is by freezing it! While we commonly freeze certain foods to extend their shelf life,
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USDA Recalls Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination Risk 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over potential Listeria contamination. BrucePac, the manufacturer of these pre-cooked meat items, voluntarily initiated the recall after determining that products distributed between June and October could pose health risks to consumers. These ready-to-eat products
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