October 22, 2026
Governor Halts Supply of Hazardous Wheat in KP
The governor administering the province under federal rule has stopped the distribution of wheat described as hazardous, without published detail on quantity or contamination.
Articles for tag: Faisal Karim Kundi, Flour, food safety, Governor's Rule, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Wheat
Granola Madegood bars were discovered due to possible metallic infection
Listen to the article In a wave of recent food recall, consumers are again called upon to check their snacks. Bars Granola Madegood, sold in the US, Canada and international markets, have voluntarily revoked due to possible infection. Here you need to know about the recall and how to stay safe. Why did the Granola Madegood bars reminded? The Riverside Natural Foods, the Canadian Madegood Product Manufacturer, issued a voluntary recall on December 9, 2024, pulling 2,408,883 cases of store shelves. The recall was caused by concerns about the possible presence of metal on certain Granola lines. On February 11,
February 9, 2025
FDA remembers roasted products against Listeria risk that affects millions of products
Listen to the article The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for about 2 million baked products, including various types of donuts, due to the risk of infection Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 60 products manufactured by FGF Brands, a wholesale dough supplier that distributes baked products in the United States and Canada. According to the FDA, the affected products – produced before December 13, 2024 – include flavored and filled donuts, cinnamon sticks, French crullers and fritters. Some of them were also sold to Dunkin ‘. Recall sorting and consumer counseling Initially announced on January
Foods you shouldn’t have this season!
As the monsoon season sets in, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat, it also brings a host of health challenges. Wet and humid weather creates the perfect environment for bacteria, fungi, germs and viruses to grow, making it essential to watch what we eat. While it’s tempting to indulge in seasonal delicacies and street food, some foods can pose health risks during this time. Seafood Seafood is a year-round treat, but during the monsoon, it can pose some risks. Fish and shrimp are more susceptible to pathogens and bacteria, which thrive in the season’s warm, fresh waters. Eating seafood
Agriculture behind economic expansion
LAHORE: The Standing Committee on Agriculture of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Friday that the agriculture sector, which grew by 3.94%, emerged as the main engine of growth in the 24th year. This growth not only exceeded the target of 3.50%, but also exceeded last year’s growth rate of 2.27%. FPCCI chief Chaudhry Ahmad Jawad, while briefing the media, attributed the healthy growth of the agricultural sector mainly to the double-digit growth in major crops, reaching 16.82% in the 24th year. This growth came mainly from a wheat harvest of 11.64%, despite unexpected
Experts recommend the Pakistan-China Agricultural Council
Islamabad: Experts at a political dialogue called for the establishment of a Pakistan-China Council on Agricultural Development, led by the private sector of both countries, with a focus on technology transfer and capacity building of Pakistani farmers in modern technologies under the China Economic- Pakistan Corridor (CPEC). The policy dialogue was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on ‘Greening CPEC: Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan and Learning from China’ on Friday. Former CPEC project manager and former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment CEO Dr Hassan Daud Butt said the future of agricultural production and food security is based on technological
Food security under threat
KARACHI: Experts have warned that salinity in soil and groundwater is severely affecting agricultural production in the country, causing losses to farmers and endangering food security. The warning comes at a time when the world’s rapidly changing climate has wreaked havoc in the form of floods, droughts and heat waves in Pakistan and elsewhere, destroying crops and ruining the livelihoods of many people. Experts said salinity in soil and groundwater could actually have a negative impact on agricultural production, as it could stunt plant growth and reduce crop yields. They said in Sindh, where agriculture was an important part of
Despite progress, challenges remain in the agricultural sector
LAHORE: Pakistan’s agriculture sector has been in the limelight throughout the calendar year 2023 but has not seen significant improvement despite some supportive measures and relief packages announced by the government. Battling the aftermath of massive floods in the 2022 monsoon, the agriculture sector, called the backbone of the rural economy, has somehow managed to achieve better production of a few crops. These included maize production of 10.8 million tonnes, cotton harvest of 8 million bales so far – a marked improvement over the previous year and staple wheat crop of 27.634 million tonnes. Despite improved harvests of these staple
