Food Manifest 
Key Update A new study has raised serious food safety concerns in Kerala after detecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) in 54.17% of retail chicken samples tested across the state. Researchers analysed 600 samples collected between 2019 and 2023 from Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. The findings point to widespread bacterial contamination in
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Report Dr Soumya Swaminathan, a prominent public health expert and former WHO Chief Scientist, has identified dietary risks as one of the nation’s most pressing health threats. She highlighted that half of India’s population cannot afford a nutritionally adequate, healthy diet. In particular, she pointed to the rising health concerns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu,
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Introduction In the United States, Keurig Dr Pepper launched a major recall after discovering that thousands of cans labelled as Dr Pepper Zero Sugar contain regular, full-sugar soda. This mislabeling issue affects products distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The company initiated the voluntary recall on May 23, 2025, after identifying the error. The
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Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
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Travelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
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