Category: Food
Nigeria launches probe into popular noodles brand
Nigeria's food and drug control agency (Nafdac) says it is taking “swift action” to investigate a popular brand of noodles over alleged presence of a [...]
An economic crisis in Pakistan means many are going hungry during Ramadan
In Pakistan’s capital, people are lining up in the hundreds for a single bag of free flour at a government distribution center during the holy month [...]
Ramadan: Nigerians face arrest for ‘eating in public’
Islamic police in Nigeria's northern Kano state have warned Muslims against violating religious norms during the holy month of Ramadan, including "ea [...]
Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up
A major clean-up operation is under way in Australia after millions of fish died in a river in New South Wales state (NSW).
The recovered carcasse [...]
Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement
A deal allowing Ukraine to export millions of tonnes of grain through the Black Sea despite the ongoing conflict with Russia has been extended.
Bu [...]
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
Residents in a regional Australian town have woken to find millions of dead fish in their river.
The large-scale fish deaths were first reported o [...]
North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess
North Korea is experiencing a critical food crisis, experts say.
The country is no stranger to chronic food shortages, but border controls, poor w [...]
More than 400 products including breakfast sandwiches and fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, the US Food and Drug Administratio [...]
The best holiday dessert for non-bakers is simple — and it will make everyone happy
Certain dessert traditions come to mind during the holiday season in general. There are pumpkin and sweet potato pies, rugelach and babka, bûche de N [...]
Sesame will join the major food allergens list on January 1, FDA says
Starting January 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
The change [...]