UK reports 90 sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to melon

Researchers have revealed that almost 100 people fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe melon toward the end of 2023. In September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified cases of Salmonella Saintpaul in England, Scotland, and Wales. Other ill people were noted in Portugal following an… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, World,…

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Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens

A study in Ireland has highlighted potential risks associated with using smart devices in the kitchen while cooking. The research examined hygiene habits when using a smartphone or tablet in the domestic kitchen. One in three participants didn’t wash their hands after touching raw chicken and before touching a smart… Continue Reading Consumer Education, World, consumer…

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Red alert for Delhi: Know what precautions you need to take

IMD predicts a severe heatwave in northwest India’s plains, including north Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, over the next five days. Heatstroke is a serious condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Symptoms include high body temperature, altered mental state, nausea, and dry skin. Immediate treatment is crucial: move to a cooler place, hydrate, and…

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Why ‘green dot’-obsessed managers are ruining remote work

Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their bosses’ roving eyes. These days, the ever-present ‘green dot’ is making it much harder. Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their bosses’ roving eyes. These days, the ever-present ‘green dot’ is making it much harder. Business / Workplace Sydney Morning Herald – Latest…

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Serpentine glass facade to delay new QPAC theatre by another year

The installation of the intricate glass facade at the theatre will take about a year, developer Lendlease has revealed, kicking the already delayed delivery further down the road. The installation of the intricate glass facade at the theatre will take about a year, developer Lendlease has revealed, kicking the already delayed delivery further down the road. National…

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