food safety
-
Why Frozen Foods are Beneficial
For today’s eco-conscious and health conscious consumer, health foods have a number of inherent advantages. Essentially, freezing is a process that not only preserves nutrients, but also food quality. The growth of microorganisms that cause decay and subsequent food-borne illnesses is also reduced by the freezing process. It is also worth noting that frozen foods…
Filed under: Shopping & Tips -
E. coli Threat Causes a Recall of Salads, Wraps
More than 90 tons of sandwich wraps and prepackaged salads have been recalled by a California company. According to the United States Agriculture Department, these products are thought to be contaminated with an E. coli strain that produces toxins. Ready-to-eat salads and wraps with ham and cooked chicken have been recalled by The Glass Onion…
Filed under: Recalls -
Stringent Law Requirements for Packaged Food Import
According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), there will be stringent labeling requirements for packaged food suppliers. This is because such food products are extremely sensitive. FSSAI further said that the law requires inseparable or printed labeling on packaged food products. Dilip Kumar Samantaray, FSSAI’s chief executive officer said that the…
-
Overview of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is not only common, but also upsetting and, at times, a life-threatening issue for numerous United States citizens and people across the world. Food poisoning may be either non-symptomatic or associated with symptoms such as severe and bloody diarrhea, as well as intestinal discomfort. Depending on infection type, food poisoning can also be…
-
Donkey Meat Recalled by Chinese Walmart for Containing Fox DNA
A recall of donkey meat products was issued by the Wal-Mart super stores’ branch in China after the discovery of fox DNA in some of those products. Donkey meat is a delicacy in some regions of China. Fox meat on the other hand is not a delicacy, though it is cheaper. In China, foxes are…
-
Storing Soups and Stews
Whether it is broth, wild rice, tomato, beef or noodle soup, appropriate storage is fundamental to maintain the taste and enhance safety. Storing soup at room temperature will make it a breeding place for bacteria. Bacteria are an ingredient that one would not want to include in their soup recipe. Leftover soup should not be…
Filed under: News -
Tips to Keeping Foods at Safe Temperatures
Just like most other living organisms, bacteria require warmth, moisture, food, as well as adequate time to grow and reproduce. Hot foods should be kept hot and cold foods kept cold so as to prevent bacteria from growing and multiplying. One of the key tips to keep in mind is that all leftover foods need…