Food Manifest 
Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after
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Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety warning against aluminium cookware imported from India after laboratory tests revealed that these utensils can leach unsafe levels of lead into food. Products Under Scrutiny The warning specifically targets the Tiger White brand kadai manufactured by Saraswati Strips Pvt. Ltd., Haryana. In
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Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has launched an ambitious 100-day action plan aimed at ensuring that all citizens have access to safe and healthy food. The plan focuses on improving food safety, conducting inspections, and offering specialized training to food industry professionals. As part of its action plan, the FDA will
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FDA Enforces Stricter Compliance Across the Milk Supply Chain The Maharashtra FDA issues a detailed compliance order covering the entire milk supply chain. It directs collection centres, chilling units, transporters, processors, distributors, and retailers to follow strict hygiene, sanitation, and quality control standards. The FDA requires food businesses to maintain clean handling environments, use food-grade
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Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced that vendors selling buckwheat without a valid food license or registration will face penalties. The action comes ahead of Navratri, following a March incident in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Haridwar, where adulterated buckwheat left over 200 people, including children, hospitalised on the festival’s first day.
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