Tesco issues urgent recall of Christmas dinner item over safety concerns

Tesco issues urgent recall of Christmas dinner item over safety concerns

Tesco has issued an urgent recall for a popular Christmas dinner item, the Tesco Red Cabbage and Apple 300G, due to incorrect labelling that could make the product unsafe for consumption. The supermarket giant has apologised for any inconvenience caused and is urging customers to check their fridges for the product. A packaging error means … Read more

Seven foods that should ‘never be frozen’ due to health risks, warns a

Seven foods that should ‘never be frozen’ due to health risks, warns a

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued a warning against freezing seven common types of foods, citing potential health risks. The agency advises that freezers should be maintained at -18 degrees or less to prevent health hazards from foodborne microorganisms. These microorganisms can become active during defrosting and pose a health … Read more

‘I’m a nutritionist – you must instantly throw away potatoes if you spot one sign on skin’

‘I’m a nutritionist – you must instantly throw away potatoes if you spot one sign on skin’

The British staple, the potato, is a fixture in meals from Sunday roasts to late-night takeaways, but Spanish food expert Pablo Ojeda has issued a stark warning about when this versatile vegetable should be discarded. “When the flower has already come out, throw it away,” he advised. While a sprouting spud isn’t uncommon, Ojeda cautions … Read more

What is listeria that has forced a US company to recall 7 million pounds of meat? – Firstpost

What is listeria that has forced a US company to recall 7 million pounds of meat? – Firstpost

US is facing one of the worst listeria outbreaks since 2011. Nine people have died so far already while about 50 others have been hospitalised since May when the initial cases began registering. Now, popular food brand Boar’s Head has recalled more than seven million pounds of its deli meats as 18 states face symptoms … Read more

Can cake from your local bakery give you cancer? Karnataka govt’s warning explained – Firstpost

Can cake from your local bakery give you cancer? Karnataka govt’s warning explained – Firstpost

Do you love treating yourself to a visually stunning cake from your local bakery? You might want to think twice before your next bite. In a recent warning, the Karnataka Food Safety Department highlighted the use of potentially cancer-causing ingredients in cakes made by local bakeries. These cakes were found to contain artificial colours, more … Read more

Minor lapses with major consequences: How food poisoning outbreaks can happen

Minor lapses with major consequences: How food poisoning outbreaks can happen

THE PROBLEM OF BEING TOO BUSY One reason for skipping important aspects of hygiene could be caterers taking on more than they can chew, said Ms Low, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.  “There are standard operating procedures to follow. But sometimes, when it comes to peak periods (and) last-minute … Read more

Shine Muscat grapes in Singapore safe to eat, says SFA after Thai contamination concerns

Shine Muscat grapes in Singapore safe to eat, says SFA after Thai contamination concerns

SINGAPORE: Shine Muscat grapes available in Singapore are safe to eat, with the fruit subject to tests for pesticides and other quality control measures, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Wednesday (Oct 30). Concerns about the popular fruit surfaced in the past week amid reports from Thailand that said unusually high levels of pesticides were … Read more

E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder kills 1, sickens dozens in US

E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder kills 1, sickens dozens in US

One person died and dozens fell ill from E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people were sickened, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. The E. coli outbreak, linked to one of McDonald’s most popular menu items, has sickened 49 people and … Read more

Sainsbury’s recalls popular crisps and urges customers ‘not to consume’

Sainsbury’s recalls popular crisps and urges customers ‘not to consume’

Sainsbury’s is recalling its Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because of undeclared allergens. The crisps contain milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. This product is also not suitable … Read more

Uttarakhand govt issues guidelines to stop ‘spit jihad’, upto Rs 1 lakh fine for offence

Uttarakhand govt issues guidelines to stop ‘spit jihad’, upto Rs 1 lakh fine for offence

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government Wednesday issued detailed guidelines for preventing instances of people spitting in food, announcing a fine of upto Rs 1 lakh, mandating police verification of hotel and ‘dhaba’ staff and installation of CCTV cameras in their kitchens. The state police and the health department issued separate guidelines days after Chief Minister Pushkar … Read more