A British food factory worker was rushed to hospital with spinal injuries after being trapped in machinery at 2 Sisters’ chicken processing site in Scunthorpe. A spokesperson for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We received a call at 2.35pm when a 40-year-old man became trapped in machinery at the 2 Sisters factory in Lairage....
A Voice of the Unheard Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Tag: Food
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The wasp sting can be well dubbed ‘senior manager’ of anaphylactic shock
Increasingly common over the past thirty years, anaphylactic shock is a particularly serious allergic reaction. Foods, insect venoms, drugs: a study is to determine the most relevant allergens in adults and children. Food is the third cause chez some people, contact with a substance harmless priori, known as “allergen” triggers an abnormal immune system response. In...
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My child has eczema: What food to give him?
Your child says the patches of eczema every time he uses an egg, milk or peanuts. He suffers from a food allergy. What do you do? What to replace these products at risk? Milan, 10 months, is growing food diversification. Today, he discovered for the first time cod. Except that three hours after the meal, his mother noticed that he...
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Food intolerance or allergy: what are the differences?
After a meal, you suddenly stomach ache? Hives? Your lips swell? This is an allergy or food intolerance, the first being much more serious than the second. Must still be able to differentiate. Allergy and food intolerance are different in their biological mechanisms, but they are sometimes confused because of some common symptoms such as hives, angioedema (severe swelling...
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We Commend Punjab Food Authority
Punjab Food Authority has continued its action against the Restaurants, bakeries and outlets that caters in confectionaries and food items on their premises in violations of hygienic and cleanliness standards. Even yesterday the officials raided the several premises and sealed various restaurants, bakeries and shops for such violations. PFA has raided many upscale establishments and...
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Bread with chickpea flour
Bread made with chickpea flour could help to make gluten-free breads more acceptable, says new research. The study examined the effects of four different legume flours on the characteristics of gluten-free bread formulations. Led by Dr Marta Capellas from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain, the research team tested four gluten-free bread formulations made from...
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Reducing salt consumption helps to reduce risks of stomach cancer
Reducing salt consumption, along with better labelling of salt levels in foods, could help in minimising the risks of stomach cancer by a tenth. According to new data gathered together by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), one in seven cases of stomach cancer could be avoided by lessening the amount of salt consumed to...
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Sirap Group receives EU approval for active packaging system
Sirap Group has received EU approval for an active packaging system designed to absorb liquids on plastic trays for a variety of fresh foods. Earlier this month, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said there were no safety concerns for the open-cell extended polystyrene (EPS) substrate manufactured with talc and alkyl (C8-C22) sulphonic acid developed...
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Unlicensed Businesses Inspection in China
China has found 15,000 cases of substandard food and closed down 5,700 unlicensed businesses so far this year. According to the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), irregularities were discovered from the results of almost 10m food business inspections right across country since the current year began. Inspectors targeted major food categories such as...
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Health Risks in Food
Consumers should not change their eating habits regarding the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) opinion about potential risks of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) in food items. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommended to consumers about not changing their diet routines because Parma-based EFSA have not discovered any particular food safety concerns in its 185-page...