Food Manifest 





Report The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has exposed critical delays and failures in Tamil Nadu food safety enforcement, warning that systemic lapses in Food Analysis Laboratories (FALs) threaten public health. 88% of Food Test Reports Delayed Between 2020 and 2023, six FALs—located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Palayamkottai, Salem, and Thanjavur—tested 62,170 samples.
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Report Who can forget the shocking news of Kristina Lachmann’s death in Melbourne after an overdose of caffeine tablets? The incident, which occurred four years ago, sparked global conversations about how much intake is truly safe. Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, chocolates, and even dietary supplements. According to the U.S. Food and
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Overview Pune’s legendary Cafe Goodluck faces intense scrutiny after a couple alleged they discovered glass shards in a food item served at the restaurant. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded swiftly and temporarily suspended the eatery’s licence. The controversy began when the couple visited the popular café, ordered a bun muska and chai,
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Key Development After a 12-day closure, Pune’s beloved Café Goodluck has reopened. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the café’s license on July 14 after a social media video showed glass pieces in a bun maska served to a customer. The viral clip triggered an immediate FDA inspection. FDA Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations FDA
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Report Experts have traced the cause of the “mystery illness” in Rajouri’s Budhal village to cadmium poisoning. The outbreak, which began last month, has claimed at least 17 lives and triggered widespread panic. Authorities formed a central investigation team after initial tests ruled out viral or bacterial infections. Tests Confirm Cadmium Presence Union Minister Jitendra
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Key Development More than 50 babies in the United States have fallen sick with infant botulism after consuming contaminated ByHeart powdered infant formula, according to federal health officials. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause paralysis and even death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported 51 confirmed or suspected cases
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