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Malaysians blast federal agency, minister over halal meat scandal

January 03, 2021 5:00 AM

A federal Islamic agency is facing a public backlash over a scandal involving tainted meat and cakes sold in halal-certified shops.
www.straitstimes.com MALAYSIA FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY ISLAM straitstimes.com

Anxiety mounts over safety of Vietnam's food staples

November 17, 2020 5:00 AM

HANOI • Vietnam's fragrant noodle soups and fresh spring rolls have won fans across the globe, but mounting food safety scandals on the country's streets are sparking a rising tide of anxiety among millennials about what they eat.
www.straitstimes.com HEALTH AND WELLBEING VIETNAM FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY straitstimes.com

Survey shows eating habit change among Chinese during Covid-19 epidemic

August 20, 2020 4:15 PM

BEIJING (XINHUA) - A recent survey showed that around 91 per cent of respondents have changed their eating habits during the Covid-19 epidemic, the China Youth Daily reported Thursday (Aug 20).
www.straitstimes.com CHINA FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY COVID-19 straitstimes.com

Coronavirus found on frozen seafood in China

August 11, 2020 7:32 PM

BEIJING (REUTERS) - Authorities in China have found coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the north-eastern port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge of cases, a local government said on Tuesday (Aug 11).
www.straitstimes.com CHINA CORONAVIRUS FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY straitstimes.com

261 down with food poisoning at party for Imelda Marcos

July 04, 2019 5:00 AM

Hordes of guests were taken to hospital yesterday after falling ill from food poisoning at a party to mark the 90th birthday of the Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos.
www.straitstimes.com POLITICIANS IMELDA MARCOS PHILIPPINES FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY straitstimes.com

Food poisoning downs over 200 guests at Imelda Marcos birthday bash

July 03, 2019 5:35 PM

MANILA - Hundreds were taken to hospital on Wednesday (June 3) after falling ill from food poisoning at a party to mark the 90th birthday of the Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos.
www.straitstimes.com POLITICIANS IMELDA MARCOS PHILIPPINES FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY straitstimes.com

Beijing girl finds feathers in chicken meal from McDonald's

April 27, 2019 5:00 AM

BEIJING • First, it was disinfectant, now it's feathers.
www.straitstimes.com CHINA FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY FAST FOOD straitstimes.com

NZ firm admits adding chemicals to its honey

April 20, 2019 5:00 AM

MELBOURNE • A New Zealand company pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of adding artificial chemicals to its premium manuka honey, media reported, in a flagship prosecution over a product that is a high-value export for the country.
www.straitstimes.com NEW ZEALAND FOOD HYGIENE/SAFETY straitstimes.com

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