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Forum for South Africa threatens legal action against minister over spaza shop non-compliance
The tragic incidents of food poisoning linked to spaza shops in South Africa have ignited a call for accountability, as ...
WFP halts food shipments to Houthi-held parts of Yemen after rebels seize warehouse
U.N. agencies, including the WFP, had already halted operations in Saada, the Houthis’ stronghold, in February after seven ...
10 Really Risky Foods Right Now
In this look at 10 really risky foods right now, CR shows you how to protect yourself from food poisoning from these foods ...
Campbell's and 5 Other Soup Brands Issued Public Health Notice for ‘Foreign Contamination’
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Services issued a public health alert for 13 products across four states, with ...
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Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning: What’s the Difference?
The stomach flu is a virus and tends to last longer; food poisoning has many possible causes. Hydration is the key to ...
Target stores recalling baby food over too much lead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that exposure to lead may carry a number of adverse effects, including brain and nervous system damage, slowed growth and development, learning and ...
AP: 35 people taken ill due to suspected food poisoning
About 35 people were reportedly taken ill in Peddanapalli village of Yelesweram mandal in Andhra Pradesh owing to suspected food poisoning on Monday, official sources said.
As temperatures rise in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, concerns are raised about street food safety
Ho Chi Minh City has recently recorded multiple cases of food poisoning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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What is Food Irradiation and Why is it Important?
Food irradiation has numerous benefits: Eliminates microbial contamination: Destroys bacteria, moulds and yeast that cause food poisoning and spoilage. Lowers food-borne disease risk: Reduces the risk ...