The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an investigation into a significant outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has been linked to two fatalities and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states. The health agency is advising vulnerable populations, including pregnant individuals, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, to avoid consuming […]
In a startling incident in Japan, at least 14 high school students were hospitalized after consuming extra spicy “R 18+” curry-flavored potato chips. The snack, made with the notoriously hot ‘Bhoot Jolokia’ chili pepper from Northeast India, was brought to the school by a student who acquired them from his older brother. During a morning […]
In a heartbreaking incident in Punjab, a 10-year-old girl, Manvi, died last week under suspected circumstances of food poisoning after consuming a cake ordered online from a Patiala bakery named ‘Cake Kanha’. The tragic event unfolded on March 24, turning a birthday celebration into a sorrowful memory for the family. The entire family, including Manvi’s […]
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the nation’s premier food safety regulator under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has recently validated McDonald’s India’s claim of using ‘100% Real Cheese’ in its products. This verification not only supports McDonald’s India’s assertions about its food quality but also clarifies […]