Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
18 May, 2026, 03.36 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
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
How to safely eat watermelons: Lessons to learn after family of 4 dies in Mumbai due to suspected food poisoning from watermelonA family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning linked to watermelon consumed late at night, prompting an ongoing investigat...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Golgappas turn fatal: 7-year-old dies, 20 hospitalised in Jharkhand, this common summer mistake could be deadlyA tragic incident in Jharkhand's Bajto village saw one child die and nearly 20 hospitalized after consuming roadside golgappas. Officials a...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Bengaluru food poisoning: Nearly 100 employees fall sick after eating idli-vada at office canteen; What FSSAI says about these foods you eat dailyIn a suspected food poisoning incident in Bengaluru, 97 employees fell ill after consuming fermented foods like idli, vada, and sambar-rice...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
This Everyday Kitchen Habit Could Be Quietly Affecting Your Food More Than You ThinkYour kitchen cutting board poses hidden risks. Plastic boards shed microplastics, potentially harming food and health. Wooden boards can tr...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
These Are the Dirtiest Spots You’re Ignoring in HomeScience reveals that common household items like kitchen sponges, refrigerator handles, and remote controls harbor more bacteria than toile...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
The Overlooked Kitchen Surface Where Bacteria Spreads FastestYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than you think. Scientific studies reveal sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, spreading germs li...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
California’s Vega Farms recalls over 1,500 dozen eggs over processing equipment Salmonella riskVega Farms recalled 1,515 dozen eggs on December 5, 2025, due to potential Salmonella contamination from processing equipment. Affected pro...
10 Dec, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
US study claims nearly 1 in 5 UTIs due to contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene - Here’s how to stay safeA new US study reveals a surprising link between contaminated meat and urinary tract infections. Researchers found that nearly one in five ...
29 Oct, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
FDA issues highest-level recall for Alma Pak organic blueberries over Listeria contaminationThe FDA has issued a Class I recall for Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberries after Listeria monocytogenes was detected. This re...
03 Jul, 2025, 06.11 AM IST
Salmonella outbreak connected to egg recall sickens dozens in 7 US states: Know the bacteria and its symptomsAlmost 2 million cartons of eggs across the United States have been pulled off shelves because of the threat of a salmonella outbreak. The ...
08 Jun, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Here's why popular street food momos in monsoon can be dangerousDuring the monsoon season, enjoying street foods like momos can be risky due to increased contamination from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. ...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors: WHOWHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier in Geneva clarified the man's death as multi-factorial, with ongoing investigations on the source of H...
08 Jun, 2024, 06.48 AM IST
Food contamination kills 175,000 people in south east Asia each yearThe report has found that three in 10 children, under the age of five years, suffer from diarrhoea which is a major death among kids in the...
04 Dec, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
Scientists find an ingenious way to prevent deadly outbreaks of foodborne illnessOrganic produce is especially vulnerable, because it is often grown with manure (aka bacterial 'heaven') instead of synthetic fertilizer.
09 Sep, 2015, 01.10 PM IST