Food Manifest 
Overview The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched FluoriPCR, a compact, affordable device poised to transform testing in health diagnostics and food safety. Developed by CSIR’s Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) and Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), FluoriPCR combines four essential testing tools in a portable format and costs just
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Key Update A Florida Department of Health (FDOH) investigation found that 28 of 46 candy products tested contained elevated levels of arsenic, state officials announced Monday. The candies came from 10 different companies, prompting further evaluation of potential health risks, particularly for children. State Warns of Long-Term Exposure Risks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration stated that
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Key Development Kerala’s first Food Analytical and Research Laboratory under the Food Safety Department continues to function with serious limitations, even five years after its inauguration. Authorities laid the foundation stone at Valiya Velicham, Koothuparamba, Kannur, on February 28, 2019, and inaugurated the facility on October 24, 2020. However, the laboratory still lacks a fully
READ MOREKey Update In Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, five people, including a two-month-old infant, died, and several others fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food at a post-funeral feast in Dunga village. The victims have been identified as the infant, Budhari (25), Budharam (24), Lakkhe (45), and Urmila (25). Officials confirmed the infant’s death was linked to
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Key Update Authorities at Poovar Fisheries have warned the public not to consume fish waste arriving from seafood export companies in Tamil Nadu. Officials found that traders were transporting low-quality, unusable portions—meant for waste disposal—to Kerala’s coastal regions and selling them to unsuspecting consumers. Food Poisoning Incident Triggers Investigation On October 29, more than 40
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Health and fitness experts recommend fish in our diet as a source of healthy protein and fats necessary for the body. Fish is one of the main sources of protein in our diet. It also acts as an important source of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) and micronutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium. Due to these
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