Gene-Edited Bananas: What a Viral “No Labels” Claim Leaves Out
Gene-edited banana research is real, but a viral claim about unlabelled bananas in shops overstates what is known.
Brick Kilns and Forced Labour: What a Viral Video Gets Wrong About the Numbers
Forced labour is a grave global problem, but a viral video’s brick-kiln figure and extreme claims need evidence.
Beef Liver, Sardines and Eggs: Why a Viral “Bioavailability” Ranking Needs Context
Liver, oysters and sardines are nutrient-dense, but there is no single bioavailability score that ranks every animal food for every person.
EU Gene-Edited Food Rules: What the New NGT Law Does—and Does Not—Require
The EU’s new NGT law creates two categories for gene-edited plants. Here is what it says about approval, labelling and the viral claims.
The Bill Gates Seed-Vault Claim Is Circulating Again — Svalbard’s Own Published Records Show Who Actually Runs It
Why Seedless Fruit Exists — And What the Bill Gates Seed-Bank Claim Gets Wrong A viral Instagram reel claims that seedless fruit is part of a deliberate plan to control the food
Khushi Shaha
Every Extra 100g of Ultra-Processed Food a Day Linked to 14% Higher Heart Risk Across 9 Million Adults
A large meta-analysis published this month found that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed food intake was associated with a 14% higher hazard of cardiovascular events. The research pooled data
Tejal Somvanshi
Lior Ground Cinnamon Recalled for Lead: Lot GAP11304 Sold Across Six States Has Elevated Heavy Metal Levels
A brand of ground cinnamon sold across six states has been recalled because of elevated lead levels found in testing. If you have Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning in 90 g containers in
Karmactive Staff
Target sugar recall nears 1.7 million pounds as wheat contamination puts shoppers on alert
If you have Target’s Good & Gather light brown or powdered sugar in your kitchen, check the back of the bag before you use it. A recall covering nearly 1.7 million pounds
FSIS Class I Recall: 167,639 Pounds of Uninspected Beef, Pork and Goat Distributed With a Fake USDA Mark
HookThe US Department of Agriculture has issued a recall covering approximately 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork and goat products from Star Meat Delivery. The products were distributed nationwide by A&D Foods
Mahalaxmi’s Gallops Restaurant Licence Suspended After FDA Finds Blood-Stained
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended the licence of Gallops, a restaurant at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, after inspectors found blood and ketchup stains on refrigerator ice, live cockroaches and ants,
FDA Recalls So Delicious Frozen Dessert Over Hard Object Contamination—Check Your Freezer
Before you open that pint, check the bottom. Danone USA has recalled So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints after small stones and other hard objects were found
Health Canada Recalls Novo-Gesic Forte 500mg Acetaminophen Due to Contamination
Health Canada recalled Novo-Gesic Forte 500mg acetaminophen on September 11 due to potential contamination with phenolic resin or epoxy materials. Patients should discontinue use immediately.
Check Your Freezer: Great Value Berry Product Recalled Over E. coli Risk at Walmart
If you bought frozen berries from Walmart recently, you might need to check your freezer. A frozen berry product sold across multiple states has been recalled because of possible bacteria contamination. The
Sunita Somvanshi
ISKCON Juhu Food License Suspended: Maharashtra FDA Cites Pest Control, Testing Violations
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended food operation licenses for three ISKCON establishments in Juhu following inspections on September 3. The suspension targeted specific hygiene and safety violations. Here are the three