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Here's why popular street food momos in monsoon can be dangerous
During the monsoon season, enjoying street foods like momos can be risky due to increased contamination from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article explores the specific health hazards associated with momos during the rainy season and provides essential precautions to stay safe.
Cucumbers across 14 US states recalled due to possible contamination
Whole, fresh cucumbers have been recalled by a Florida-based producer as they may be contaminated with salmonella, a gram-negative bacteria, that can cause severe diseases.
Nepal returns to locally manufactured spices after govt bans Indian spices
Nepali consumers are increasingly turning to locally manufactured and packaged spices following the ban on Indian spices due to high levels of ethylene oxide. The ancient market of Ason in Kathmandu has witnessed a surge in the purchase of locally produced spices, both processed and raw, as consumers prefer products made with traditional formulas passed down through generations. The ban on Indian spices, including MDH and Everest brands, was prompted by concerns raised by several countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong, regarding the presence of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic pesticide.
Nepal follows HK and Singapore, bans India’s Everest and MDH spices
Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality reported that the ban is due to the suspicion of ethylene oxide contamination. The banned spices include madras curry powder, sambhar mixed masala powder, mixed masala curry powder of MDH, and fish curry masala of Everest. The importers and traders are requested to recall these products from the Nepalese market.
After Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal bans 'Everest, MDH Masala' brand
Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has prohibited the import, sale, and consumption of two Indian spice brands, Everest and MDH, due to concerns about high levels of ethylene oxide. These are Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Mixed Masala Powder; Mixed Masala Curry Powder of MDH and Fish Curry Masala of Everest
Extra control measures in place for Indian spices, says UK watchdog
Dismissing reports of any additional steps taken recently, the country's food watchdog noted that it has an early warning system (EWS) in place for maximum residue levels of ethylene oxide (ETO) - a food contaminant not allowed in the UK - in various spices from India since early last year.
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New Zealand looking into Indian spice brands over contamination
New Zealand's food safety regulator to investigate potential contamination in spice products from Indian brands MDH and Everest, following scrutiny in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong for high levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide. The brands maintain product safety, while Indian regulators conduct inspections and testing. MDH now faces additional challenges with a significant rejection rate of shipments due to salmonella.
Before global scrutiny, Indian spice maker MDH faced many US rejections
Hong Kong suspended sales last month of three spice blends made by MDH and one by another Indian company, Everest, for apparently containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide. Ethylene oxide is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk with long exposure. India is the world's biggest spice producer and is also the largest consumer and exporter of spices.
India has made ETO testing mandatory for export of all spices to Singapore and Hong Kong
India’s Spices Board has made testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) mandatory for all spices being exported to Hong Kong and Singapore, where authorities last month stopped sales of some products of two Indian spice brands on the ground that they contained high levels of ETO, a carcinogen. Testing has been made mandatory from May 6.
FSSAI pushes for mandatory testing of all spice brands; Spices Board also steps up action
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to conduct surveillance on various food items like fortified rice, dairy products, and spices sold in the domestic market. This comes after a probe into alleged violation of norms in branded spices. FSSAI is already taking samples of spices from all brands to check compliance with its norms. The number of samples analyzed by FSSAI has substantially increased over the years, showing efforts to enforce food safety regulations. Non-compliance can lead to penalties under the FSS Act, including fines and imprisonment.
After MDH and Everest controversy, Centre orders all state governments to test spices for quality check
In the wake of a recent controversy surrounding India's exported food spices, the Central Government has directed all state governments to conduct thorough quality testing of spices. Although both the Spices Board and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had initiated routine sampling earlier, no conclusive statements regarding spice quality have been released by these or any other governmental bodies.
More guts for our food regulators
Between Nestle's 'added sugar in infant foods' for Indian markets controversy, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stopping malted beverages and mixes from being sold as 'health' drinks, and now l'affaire ethylene oxide, food safety is now a hot potato public health topic. Reputational damage that can affect exports aside, reports that we may be routinely consuming harmful products is worrying. More so as growing affluence is changing our food basket and habits. This makes it more urgent to have a robust food regulator with the right capabilities.
After pesticide, MDH now faces heat for Salmonella contamination. Here's what it is
The US reportedly rejected nearly a third of Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) shipments since October 2023 due to salmonella. This doubled from 15% in 2022. The FDA recalled Everest Food Products in 2023 over salmonella. Singapore and Hong Kong also acted due to pesticide contamination.
US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination in MDH and Everest
The US FDA is investigating Indian spice makers MDH and Everest after Hong Kong and Singapore halted sales of their products due to alleged cancer-causing pesticide levels. The FDA is gathering additional information about the situation, as MDH and Everest are under Indian regulator's scrutiny for quality standards. The spices are popular in India and sold in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Everest denies reports of its products being banned in Singapore, Hong Kong
Everest, a masala maker, refuted claims of its products being banned in Singapore and Hong Kong due to alleged pesticide contamination. Singapore requested a recall of 'Everest Fish Curry Masala'. India's FSSAI will inspect spices domestically. The Spices Board of India investigates alleged pesticide excess. Earlier, Everest faced a Salmonella-related recall in the US.
Adding seasonings may have saved man who survived on raw meat for 25 days, from death
John told his followers that he uses seasonings such as soy sauce and herbs to improve the lack of flavour of the raw chicken.
Tomatoes are turning purple? Here's what report claims
Tomatoes have been turned into purple by researchers and they have claimed that the nutritional value has gone up, Fox Weather reported quoting scientists.
Christmas, New Year holiday season: How to remain safe from Salmonella infection
With the onset of December, Christmas and New Year festival season gradually approaches. People across the US must be aware of Salmonella infection which can life-threatening sometimes.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak in US: Multiple deaths, 32 states affected
CDC or the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported two deaths, illness, and hospitalizations.
Cantaloupes recalled in several US states over likely salmonella contamination. Check side effects, disease
Fresh cantaloupes are being recalled by Trufresh over potential salmonella contamination in the US. However, there is no reason to panic so far.
FDA issues warning on cantaloupes recall over salmonella concerns
Eagle Produce LLC, situated in Scottsdale, Arizona, has voluntarily recalled these cantaloupes after an FDA-conducted test at a distribution facility revealed the presence of salmonella. On a Thursday, the FDA released this recommendation. According to the FDA, the cantaloupes subject to recall are Kandy Produce whole cantaloupes with the UPC number code 4050 and lot codes 797901, 797900, and 804918.
Here's why you should cook chicken raw
Washing meat before cooking can increase bacteria tenfold!
Salmonellosis is affecting people in US and Canada. Here's why
People in the US and the Canada are getting infected by Salmonella due to contaminated onions from Thomson International Inc. in California. The company has recalled the onions supply.
USFDA finds Salmonella bacteria in MDH sambar masala
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.
Your body can protect you against Salmonella infections, thanks to gut bacteria
Some people are better able to fight infection by Salmonella and other intestinal pathogens.
Drug resistance making typhoid tough to treat
Doctors say that while earlier oral drugs could cure most patients, they now need to give injectable antibiotics to 20-30% of the patients to treat typhoid symptoms.
Seven of 80 mid-day meal samples passed food standard test
Over four lakh students are being served the mid-day meal in around 775 schools under NDMC.
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