Food Manifest Family Discovers Human Thumb in Laddu On June 1, Ramchandra Potkule from Gohegaon village purchased 250 grams of laddu and some bhel from Nityanand Hotel in Dimbhegaon, located in Pune’s Ambegaon tehsil. After sharing the sweets with his family, they were horrified to discover a human thumb embedded in one of the laddus. Several family
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Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to eliminate Orange B, a synthetic food dye that the food industry has not used for decades. The agency announced Wednesday that it will repeal the 1966 regulation allowing the dye in sausage casings and frankfurters. FDA officials confirmed that no batches of Orange B
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Overview Through Operation Stork Speed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is enhancing infant formula safety by implementing a nutrient evaluation process and increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants. The FDA is urging companies to improve transparency and labelling, ensuring clearer and more accurate information for consumers. Comprehensive Update on Infant Formula Nutrients
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Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a nationwide program to sample and test raw cow’s milk cheese for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. This initiative aims to detect the virus in cheese products and take necessary follow-up actions to protect consumers and prevent the spread of contamination. Focus on Raw
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Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall after tests confirmed Salmonella contamination in a chocolate spread. Turkish company Emek Gıda produced the spread, which gained TikTok fame in 2024 for its creamy pistachio and kadayıf filling. This recalled batch is one of several versions launched after Dubai-based Fix Dessert
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