Navigating the threat of microbial contamination in the food supply chain, ET HospitalityWorld

Navigating the threat of microbial contamination in the food supply chain, ET HospitalityWorld

Microbial contamination is becoming a pressing public health and economic concern globally. With recent modifications in food production and the changing food habits of the consumer, the food supply lines are now at greater risk of contamination than ever. Though there is a widespread use of cold chains, chemical-based preservation practices, and a better understanding …

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Curd lassi or raw milk lassi: Which is better?

Curd lassi or raw milk lassi: Which is better?

Kacche doodh ki lassi is a traditional milk-based beverage lauded for its cooling properties and potential health benefits, said Priya Bharma, chief nutritionist at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute. For the unversed, kacche doodh ki lassi is nothing but raw milk mixed with an equal proportion of cold water and sweetened with sugar or honey. According …

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WHO updates Bacterial Priority Pathogens List to combat antimicrobial resistance

WHO updates Bacterial Priority Pathogens List to combat antimicrobial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization. The list provides guidance on the development of new and necessary treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, …

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UK Boy, 8, Catches Life-Threatening Bug From Eating Eggs At Five-Star Resort

UK Boy, 8, Catches Life-Threatening Bug From Eating Eggs At Five-Star Resort

He was admitted and discharged from the hospital multiple times. (Representative Image) An eight-year-old, Jaxon Bentley, boy “almost died” after contracting salmonella from eggs he ate during a stay at a five-star resort in Turkey. His mother, Natalie Parr, stated that her son has been left “a shell of what he used to be” after …

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