Food Manifest 
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Karnataka has flagged 31 snack items from Kerala as unsafe after testing revealed harmful substances, including carcinogens. Snacks such as chakli, nippattu, chips, and murukku contained excessive artificial colourants and other dangerous additives. Unsafe Snacks Identified FSSAI tested 140 food samples entering Karnataka from
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Key Update The Centre on Monday said it has taken serious note of recent food and water contamination incidents in government school hostels across Andhra Pradesh. After several students fell ill, authorities carried out special inspections in all state-run hostels to assess hygiene and food safety conditions. In the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for
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Key Update The State Cooking Workers’ Union in Kasaragod reported that several auditoriums in the district operate without valid food safety and health certificates, as well as catering licenses. The union urged the Health and Food Safety Department to take strict action against these widespread violations to protect public health. They also pointed out that
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In recent times, Nestlé, a renowned name in the realm of baby food, has found itself embroiled in controversy surrounding the presence of sugar in its products. This article aims to dissect the nuances of this issue, exploring how sugar became a focal point of concern for Nestlé’s baby food range.
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Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of
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