Food Manifest 
Key Development A suspected botulism outbreak has forced Italian authorities to launch a nationwide recall of broccoli products after a man died and nine others were hospitalised. Officials traced the contamination to broccoli preserved in oil and served in sandwiches from a food truck. Authorities identified the victim as 52-year-old artist and musician Luigi Di
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Zomato is under scrutiny after a Gurugram resident accused the company of selling “fake paneer” through its B2B platform, Zomato Hyperpure. Meanwhile, in Noida, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found that 47 out of 168 food items—including many varieties of paneer—tested positive for contamination. As authorities step up efforts to prevent
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We all use aluminium foil and plastic wrap in our kitchens for tasks like storing leftovers, cooking, and keeping food fresh. But have you ever thought about their safety? Are these everyday items as harmless as we believe, or do they pose hidden risks? In this article, we’ll explore the safety of aluminium foil and
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India’s culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with meat playing a central role in many regional dishes. From tender chicken kebabs to spicy mutton curry, meat-based meals are a beloved part of Indian diets. However, growing urbanisation, increasing demand, and the rise of unorganised meat markets have raised an important question: how safe is the
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Report As the monsoon arrives across India, people actively collect, store, or enjoy the rain. In the past, rain felt pure and refreshing. But scientists now warn that rainwater no longer stays as clean as it appears. It picks up dust, ash, and heavy metals from rooftops. More concerning, it also carries invisible “forever chemicals”
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Key Update A video by Delhi-based gastroenterology specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal has reopened India’s long-held belief that milk is the perfect complete food. He explains that many digestive issues Indians blame on gas or acidity often come from undiagnosed lactose intolerance. Why Milk Troubles Many Adults Medical research shows that a large majority of Asian
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