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White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jar- Black seeds inside home-canned tomatoes can look like spoilage; a harmless reaction with iron or other minerals may be responsible if the jar stayed sealed
- An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jar
- He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...23 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...08 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Canned tuna recall reissued after botulism-risk products shipped to stores in nine states; how to get a refundA canned tuna recall has been reissued after previously quarantined products were mistakenly shipped to retailers in nine US states. The Tr...21 Jan, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
- What is botulism? How a biochemist’s blood fights a rare form and saves infantsA botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states, with some requiring hospitalization....10 Dec, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
- ByHeart recalls all baby formula products across U.S. after infant botulism cases reportedByHeart recalled all its baby formula products across the U.S. after reports of infant botulism. Health officials and the FDA are checking ...11 Nov, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
- Infant botulism causes, symptoms: ByHeart formula recall after infant botulism outbreakInfant botulism typically affects fewer than 200 babies in the U.S. each year. It is caused by a type of bacteria that produces a toxin in ...11 Nov, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
- Infant Botulism Outbreak: Symptoms, triggers and treatment — Here’s what parents should knowThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced a multistate outbreak of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutriti...09 Nov, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
- 6 foods you should never eat past the expiration date, doctors warnDoctors warn that some foods become unsafe after the expiry date. Items like raw meat, fish, deli meats, salads, cheese, and mushrooms can ...16 Oct, 2025, 01.44 AM IST
- Why you should never wrap leftovers in aluminium foil? Experts warn of hidden health dangersWrapping leftovers in aluminium foil might seem convenient, but experts warn it can lead to dangerous bacterial growth due to the lack of a...21 Apr, 2025, 07.10 PM IST
- Tuna cans sold at US supermarkets recalled due to 'manufacturing defect'According to a press release by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tri-Union Seafoods initiated the recall of tuna cans on February...11 Feb, 2025, 09.09 PM IST
- Sonam Kapoor trolled for 'fighting' a priest & refusing to feed honey to baby Vayu; docs come to her defenceBotulism is a rare health condition caused by toxins that weakens the body’s nerves and may cause paralysis and even death.29 Sep, 2023, 12.45 PM IST
- Botulism: Symptoms and how has it impacted Rugby World Cup 2023?Botulism causes muscular and respiratory paralysis. How is it caused and what are its symptoms?14 Sep, 2023, 09.19 PM IST
- ICMR readies to conduct clinical trials of animal-derived antibodiesAntibodies from animals have been used to control many viral and bacterial infections such as rabies, hepatitis B, vaccine virus, tetanus, ...09 Oct, 2020, 07.58 AM IST
- ICMR, Biological E develop purified equine antiserumThe therapy works like plasma therapy. However, the blood plasma is obtained from animals — from horses, in this case — that have recovered...02 Oct, 2020, 07.18 AM IST
- 10 more Indian wetlands get global importance tagThe new Indian sites include Nandur Madhameshwar bird sanctuary (Maharashtra); Beas conservation reserve, Keshopur-Miani community reserve ...29 Jan, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
- Meet Fidel Castro, the leader who escaped death 634 times!Castro’s love for cigars was legendary. It was also the tool of one of the most famous attempts to kill him in 1960-61.22 Dec, 2016, 09.39 AM IST
- Food in botulism recall still being soldStores nationwide are continuing to sell recalled canned chili, stew, hash and other foods potentially contaminated with poisonous bacteria...28 Jul, 2007, 10.52 AM IST
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