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Food Safety Facts on Biotoxin Poisoning - ASP, PSP, DSP and Ciguatera poisoning1. ASP - Amnesic shellfish poisoningSeveral illnesses are associated with the consumption of tainted, decomposed or unwholesome fish and fish products, including shellfish. These include illnesses caused by fish that carry bacteria or other microorganisms, and illnesses caused by fish contaminated …
TAIPEI, Taiwan — McDonald’s has declined the final chance for a re-test of their cooking oil, found to contain arsenic by consumer protection officials, the Taipei County gover … 
A number of food processing factories in Seoul that produce ingredients for kimchi were found to have violated food safety regulations.The Seoul Metropolitan government says out of 135 food plants that were inspected, 22 or 16 percent lacked proper hygiene control.Violations included using ingredients past their expiry dates, using and selling products without labels and ... 
By reusing the water bottles we think that we are helping the environment, but it is a false thing. Researchers say reusing could be risking your health because “ Dangerous bacteria and p … 
Updated Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:37 am TWN, The China Post news staffTAIPEI, Taiwan — The Consumers’ Foundation (CF) yesterday castigated McDonald’s for not focusing on improving food quality and instead making a show of the opening of their Hello Kitty flagship store amid an ongoing oil quality investigation, local media reported.Hsieh Tien-ren, the CF ... 
When I saw this photo, which was taken by a newspaper photographer, I was over-whelmed by memories of kampong life in the 60s’ where most people were not too concerned about food sa … 
A bit of news from around the world that may be of interest to our readers. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is being prosecuted after environmental health inspectors reported finding cockroac … 
Food safety when shoppingEven if food producers and sellers have followed the food safety laws, the quality and safety of your food can be affected by how it is handled by you. Once you purchase food, the safety of that food also becomes your responsibility. When shopping for food, you should choose, pack and transport ...
updated 06/06/09 China DailyBEIJING — China and Japan should promote healthy economic and trade relations by working together more closely to ensure product quality and food safety, according to Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan.The full text of an article that Wang contributed to The Nikkei follows:It is an inevitable demand from the people, and a ...
Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:38 am TWN, The China Post news staffTAIPEI, Taiwan — McDonald’s issued its first public apology yesterday since news broke that frying oil at fast food chains have been left unchanged, local media reported.This follows an announcement made by the Consumer Protection Commission that oil found at the McDonald’s Tucheng ...
Officials from the Council of Agriculture (COA) and the Environmental Protection Department of Tainan County assured consumers yesterday that no rice contaminated by cadmium has been distributed onto local markets.The officials from the COA and the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said emergency measures have been taken, including the collection of all the …
Linggi Agriculture farm can resume exporting eggs to SingaporePosted: 26 May 2009 1226 hrsEggsSINGAPORE: Singapore’s Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) says Linggi Agriculture farm can resume exporting eggs to Singapore with immediate effect.AVA says no antibiotic residues were detected in samples collected from the farm.The farm also meets the requirements of …
HANOI, Aug 3 (Bernama) — A shortage of food hygiene and safety inspectors nationwide has contributed to 29 deaths from food poisoning and more than 2,500 people hospitalised in the first six months of this year, the Ministry of Health’s Food Hygiene and Safety Department has revealed.The main reason was contamination with coliform bacterial such ...
Food Safety Tips for the KitchenYou can get or spread foodborne illnesses if you don’t clean your kitchen properly or if you don’t store food properly. Follow these food safety tips to help keep your kitchen safe.Cleaning* Dangerous bacteria grow easily in places that stay damp, such as kitchen sponges, dishcloths, sink drains and faucet ...
By Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 23 May 2009 1525 hrsSINGAPORE: Singapore’s Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) officers have met some local egg importers on Saturday to discuss the suspension of eggs from Linggi Agriculture.Its eggs have been found to contain antibiotics.Importers who have been affected by the suspension said they are keen to work ...
“A WOMAN is in coma and at least 28 others have been hospitalised after being hit by severe food poisoning after eating at a famous Indian rojak stall in Geylang Serai last Friday. More than 100 people sought hospital treatment after eating at the Rojak Geylang Serai stall at #01-320 at Geylang Serai market, which ...
Updated Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:35 am TWN, The China Post news staffTAIPEI, Taiwan — Banchiao District Prosecutors Office yesterday announced that it would launch formal investigations against fast food chains over the cases of arsenic-tainted frying oil, local media reported yesterday.This follows the decision leveled by the Taipei County’s Department of … 
A consumer advocacy group’s analysis of canned goods has found measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) across a range of foods, including some labeled ‘BPA free’.Children eating multiple servings of some of the tested food would get doses of BPA “near levels of that have caused adverse effects in several animal studies,” ... 
The Shanghai food authorities will adopt advanced technologies like radio-frequency labels, instant bacteria testing machines and a real-time temperature monitoring system to ensure food safety for the millions coming to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.The RFID technology, or radio frequency identification, will be deployed across the entire Expo food supply chain, from the …
US – Edible apple film wraps may protect meat and poultry products against foodborne pathogens, according to researchers at the University of Arizona. Foodborne pathogens like Salmon …
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