Food Manifest 
Key Update A shocking twist has emerged in the deaths of a family of four in Mumbai after forensic investigators confirmed that the victims did not die from ordinary food poisoning. Investigators found traces of zinc phosphide, a highly toxic chemical commonly used in rat poison, in both the victims’ bodies and the watermelon they
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Key Update A 15-year-old boy died, and three other children fell ill after allegedly consuming watermelon in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district. The incident comes weeks after four members of a family died in a suspected watermelon-linked case in Mumbai. The children had travelled to their maternal uncle’s house in Ghurkot village after attending a wedding. According
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Key Update Health officials have confirmed widespread E. coli contamination in both well water and the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) drinking water supply in Karumaloor, Ernakulam. Testing revealed that most water samples contained the bacteria, prompting residents to demand immediate action. During recent inspections in Veliyathunadu and its surrounding areas, officials identified over 30 cases
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Overview After the scorching summer, the arrival of the monsoon brings much-needed relief. However, the rainy season is also a time when various illnesses become more common. This makes it especially important to pay extra attention to your health. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi thrive during this period. Increased humidity, stagnant water, and fluctuations in temperature
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Have you detected a stale odour coming from the carton of milk you just bought? Is the texture runny? If so, the milk is likely contaminated. Food adulteration refers to the intentional or accidental addition of substances to food that alters its taste and nutritional value. This practice is often done to increase quantity or
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Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up
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