Food Manifest 
Key Update Twenty-eight people, including 22 children aged between eight and 15, fell ill after consuming ice cream sold at a church festival in Edayar under the Kadungalloor grama panchayat in Ernakulam. The incident raised concerns of suspected food poisoning. Symptoms Emerge After Festival People began reporting to the family health centres at Edayar and
READ MORE
When you enjoy a cold treat like ice cream or frozen dessert, you expect it to be safe, tasty, and true to its label. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) enforces strict regulations to ensure these products meet high standards of safety, quality, and transparency. Though both may look similar, they differ
READ MORE
Report The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) has developed a novel biofortified sweet potato variety, marking a significant advancement in tribal food security. Known as SP-95/4, this pink-skinned, orange-fleshed tuber has completed final trials in several states, including Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. High Crop Production
READ MORE
Report The Visakhapatnam Research Centre of the Indian Institute of Agricultural Research and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) is hosting a five-day training course for graduate students titled “Enhancing the Safety of Fish and Fishery Products Through Microbiological Testing.” The course, which runs from December 16 to 20, is part of the Scheduled Caste
READ MORE
Introduction A task force from the Food Safety Department of Telangana raided several restaurants in Hyderabad, including Over The Moon Brew Company, Maredumilli Restaurant, and Dine-O-China in Gachibowli, on Friday, October 4. The raids revealed numerous hygiene violations. Alleged Violations Inspectors found multiple issues at Over the Moon Brew Company, including the absence of a
READ MORE
Introduction During a recent inspection of some pickle manufacturing units in Telangana State, authorities and food safety officials found serious health violations in food handling. The checkups were conducted across several units to ensure compliance with food hygiene standards. The findings revealed unhygienic conditions such as uncovered food and utensils, dirty walls and floors, uncovered
READ MORE