Food Manifest 





Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh
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Key Development In a significant public health intervention, the Odisha government has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, preparation, packaging, storage, transportation, trade, and sale of gutkha, pan masala, zarda, khaini, and all food products containing tobacco or nicotine. The move follows directions from the Honourable Supreme Court and guidelines issued by the Food
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Key Update Nuts are celebrated for their nutrition, but recent recalls remind us that even healthy foods can carry risks. In May 2025, the U.S. FDA and CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) issued an advisory on pistachios contaminated with Salmonella. By July, World Market also recalled a similar product. Though these batches were
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When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge
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Read more about how dried fruits aids digestion, and keeps you hydrated.
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Overview A recent study funded by the Government of India revealed that most food products sold in the country are classified as “healthy” or “moderately healthy.” However, the study also highlighted a concerning scarcity of low glycemic index (GI) foods, which are crucial for individuals with diabetes. Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, the
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