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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued urgent recalls for the two mooncake brands just days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, due to excessive levels of bacteria found.

The FDA issued a reminder to consumers, cautioning against purchasing or using health products that have been compromised due to submersion in floodwaters.

The controversy over Aoka bread has finally been concluded. The Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) has confirmed that Aoka bread produced by PT Abadi Rasa Food is safe for consumption.  Sample testing conducted by BPOM showed that Aoka bread does not contain sodium dehydroacetate, as has been rumoured.

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Gut health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall wellbeing, with new evidence highlighting the benefits of symbiotics. 

Exploring the Potential of Probiotics for IBS Relief Probiotics for IBS have been explored as a potential treatment for Irritable…

Authorities have detected red tide toxins in the waters off Bohol and Surigao, prompting a warning against shellfish consumption from these regions.

A startling report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has illuminated a critical public health issue: 1.6 million people worldwide suffer from foodborne illnesses every day. This revelation was made during a United Nations press briefing in Geneva, aligning with World Food Safety Day, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe food practices.

Known as the King of Fruits due to its unique taste, distinctive smell, and crown-like exterior, durians are known to spark polarising opinions from the masses. The most common point of contention would be its pungent smell, with some who detest durians describing it as “cat poo”. Say what they will, durians are nutritious foods with health benefits, provided they are consumed in moderation.