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Scombroid poisoning Scombroid poisoning or simply scombroid is a common food poisoning caused by eating fish high in histamine levels. It could be cooked, smoked or canned fish which are not processed or stored under proper conditions. Tuna, mackerel, mahi mahi, sardine, anchovy, herring, bluefish, amberjack, and marlin are the common fishes that causes scombroid. These fishes naturally had histidine. When these fish […]

HACCP or ISO 22000 HACCP or ISO 22000? HACCP and ISO 22000 are both food safety standards that any food production or company can implement. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point was initially invented in 1960s by the NASA, working for Pillsbury Company, to ensure zero defects food products for their astronauts. But the first HACCP

Home canning & Botulism Home- canning and Botulism Canning our own fruits, vegetables and meat has many benefits but it can lead to serious food borne illness named Botulism. It is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty breathing, medical paralysis and even death. The

FIRST AID FOR TEETH INJURIES FIRST AID – TEETH INJURIES Losing a baby tooth is quite natural and no need to try to replace it. But if a permanent tooth knocks out, it’s a dental emergency. Permanent teeth have the best chance of being saved when replaced within 15 minutes. So it is important to

Date marks on food labels Best Before and Use by Date Food labels provide a wide range of information about food. It shows nutrition value, ingredients, allergen caution and different dates. Dates gives an idea on how long a food can be kept before it start to deteriorate or become unsafe to consume. Use by

Chicken & Food Poisoning Chicken is one of the most popular foods of the time. Both adults and children’s love different chicken recipes. It’s highly nutritious and very tasty too. But at the same time, it’s very popular for food poisoning too. Actually what is leading to food poisoning in chicken??? The most important causative

What is the need of food fortification ? Food fortification is the process of adding essential vitamins and minerals to food products to improve nutrient deficiencies ,overall public health and well-being of communities. The Nutritional value of food has depleted over the period of time. Increased use of artificial pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals  leads to