Food Safety

A restaurant in Borlänge was forced to close immediately at the end of last week after mouse droppings were discovered during an inspection.

May 06, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Residents in Thembisa have marched through the streets demanding the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops, which they accuse of selling expired and unsafe food products linked to child deaths. The protest at Swazi Inn reflects widespread anger over food safety in township communities and frustration with government inaction.

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is intensifying checks on spring vegetables amid the viral bomdong bibimbap trend popular on social media. The inspections, running through March 20, target seasonal produce like spring cabbage for pesticide residues and heavy metals, following a surge in demand.

March 06, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed back against Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s defense of Dunkin’ Donuts amid concerns over high sugar content in beverages. The exchange follows Kennedy’s recent rally comments targeting the chain and Starbucks. Kennedy emphasized the need for safety data without proposing to ban the products.

A viral video showed police and TNI officers interrogating an elderly ice cake vendor, accusing him of using sponge material, sparking public outrage. Laboratory tests confirmed the products are safe for consumption, leading the officers to apologize for their hasty actions.

January 22, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Two judicial investigations have been opened in France following the suspicious deaths of two babies who consumed Guigoz infant formula recalled by Nestlé due to possible contamination with the cereulide toxin. In Angers and Bordeaux, authorities are examining whether this bacterial substance is responsible, with no causal link established yet. The Health and Agriculture ministries are monitoring the health alert closely.