Food Manifest 
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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Key Update The Hyderabad Food Administration and Safety Task Force (H-FAST) has taken action against multiple food businesses after uncovering serious food safety and hygiene violations during inspections conducted on June 29 and 30. The enforcement drive targeted a Zepto dark store in Mallepally, a paratha manufacturing unit in Tadban, and a chicken outlet in
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Most people associate food safety with cooking temperatures, good hygiene, and the proper handling of raw ingredients. While these practices play an important role, many people overlook another critical aspect of food safety: how they handle food after cooking. As food cools, it passes through a temperature range known as the “Danger Zone”—between 5°C and
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Most people replace kitchen tools only when they become unusable. A cracked bowl, a broken spatula, or a loose knife handle usually gets immediate attention. However, one kitchen item often remains in use long after it should be replaced – the cutting board. Whether you use a wooden or plastic cutting board, it comes into
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Reheating leftover food is a common household practice, but it may not always make food safe to eat. According to Dr Priyam Bordoloi, reheating food left at room temperature overnight cannot reverse the risks associated with improper storage. The warning follows the case of a young woman who was hospitalised after eating pasta that had been left on
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