Food poisoning
3 days ago
Food poisoning is no joke—one bad meal, and you could be battling stomach cramps, nausea, and endless rush to the toilet. The tricky part? It’s not always from spoiled or foul-smelling food. Even fresh-looking leftovers can harbor bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli and other bacteria. To stay safe, follow these simple rules to store…
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A family in Akure is demanding an investigation into the deaths of a grandmother and her four grandchildren following a suspected case of food poisoning.
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The family of a grandmother, the late Mrs. Esther Adeola, has appealed to the Ondo State government to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of her mother and four grandchildren following alleged food poisoning. According to the son of the late 68-year-old grandmother, his mother and the four grandchildren died after drinking liquid…
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You’re at your favourite steakhouse, scanning the menu, when you come across the signature dish: steak tartare. Eager to try something new, you place an order. Moments later, your meal arrives looking much like raw steak. The million-dollar question arises: is it safe to eat? A popular myth suggests that steak tartare dates back to…
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