Food Manifest 
Key Development Sugary coffee drinks sold by major chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ have come under scrutiny after US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about their safety, particularly for teenagers. As part of his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, Kennedy has asked the companies to provide safety data
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Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.
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Key Update US federal health officials announced on Tuesday (February 11) that they will reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a preservative used in foods such as potato chips, breakfast cereals, frozen meals, and meat products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new request for information on BHA and began a
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Significant Update The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised serious compliance concerns at Dabur India‘s over-the-counter (OTC) manufacturing facility in Dadra and Nagar Haveli following an inspection conducted between January 12 and January 16, 2026. In a Form 483 inspection report, the regulator cited alleged documentation irregularities, data integrity concerns, questionable microbiology testing
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Report After years of advocacy by various participants in the coconut industry, the US has recently removed coconut from its list of food allergens. This decision has delighted coconut farmers, primarily from southern India. Until now, the US government classified coconut as a tree nut under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. The
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a growing Cyclospora outbreak across 18 states, with Michigan reporting the highest increase in cases this summer. Between May 1 and June 16, health officials confirmed 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states, including 20 hospitalisations. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that
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