MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens
- Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2026
Food Manifest 
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stop-business notices to two canteens at IIT Bombay and served an improvement notice on a third following a food safety inspection. FDA officials conducted the inspection on Wednesday after receiving a complaint. During the inspection, they found that two canteens were allegedly operating without
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Key Update A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least 36 people have been hospitalised, although authorities have reported no deaths so far. Health officials
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Key Update Hyderabad Police and food safety officials have seized around 25,000 kg of spices and other materials during a major crackdown on suspected food adulteration across the city. The H-FAST team of the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, along with GHMC Food Safety officials, conducted raids at 13 spice processing and trading establishments. Investigators allegedly
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Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (FSD) has ordered a ban on the sale of coloured papads, or appalams, that contain excessive or unauthorised artificial colouring agents. The department cited potential health risks, particularly for children. Papads are an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s food culture and commonly feature in meals at home
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