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Viral Video: Baker Shares How ‘Unhygienic’ Cakes Are Made In Commercial Bakery
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Viral Video: Baker Shares How ‘Unhygienic’ Cakes Are Made In Commercial Bakery

[ad_1] Many people prefer buying cakes from stores as they are usually cheaper than those by home bakers. Recently, a baker Harsha Balwani shared a video on her Instagram handle (@sweetwonders_nasik) showing how a big batch of marble cake is made in a commercial Indian bakery. In the viral video that has more than 16 million views, the baker questions how safe and hygienic are these commercial cakes that are sold at cheap prices. The video pulls back the curtain on the cake-making industry, showcasing the slightly chaotic assembly lines in commercial bakeries. In this eye-opening video tour of a commercial bakery, we get a backstage pass to the not-so-sweet secrets of mass-produced cakes. The scene unfolds with a worker casually tossing eggs into a bucket, shells and all, then dumping th...
What Flies Do to Your Food Will Make You Reconsider That Outdoor Snack
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What Flies Do to Your Food Will Make You Reconsider That Outdoor Snack

[ad_1] Whether you're enjoying a picnic or a meal at home, the presence of a housefly near you and your food can disrupt your dining experience. Houseflies often circle and attempt to land on your food, posing a risk as they are carriers of pathogens linked to severe and life-threatening diseases like typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera, and tuberculosis, according to the US National Institute of Health. While many people relish chaats and street food from curbside stands and stalls, it's strongly advised to avoid consuming such contaminated food when flies are present, as it can jeopardize your health. Photo Credit: iStockHere's Why You Should Never Eat Food Touched By Flies House flies regularly feed on faeces and other decomposing organic materials. During their feeding process, pathoge...
Rats Caught ‘Eating Food On Display At UK Shop’, Fined Over 26,000 Pounds
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Rats Caught ‘Eating Food On Display At UK Shop’, Fined Over 26,000 Pounds

[ad_1] Visiting a food shop is something that we do on a regular basis. Be it for buying groceries or grabbing a quick meal on your way to work, it's an activity that we possibly cannot escape. While we usually don't pay much heed to the things that we buy from a food shop, have you ever wondered if they're stored following proper hygiene protocols? Maintaining high standards of hygiene at food shops is essential. It helps prevent the spread of various food borne illnesses and diseases. Recently, a UK shop was fined over 26,000 pounds after rats were caught eating the food on display.According to Metro News, many rodents were discovered scurrying around the displayed food in a UK shop. The owner of the shop was ordered to pay a fine of 26,899 pounds after a repeat rodent infestation. The...