Food Manifest 





Report A recent study on bottled water from ten major brands in Kerala has uncovered the presence of plastic particles in the samples. The research shows that each litre of bottled water contains an average of three to ten plastic particles. The particles include various types, such as fibers, fragments, films, and pellets. This finding
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Ensuring food safety is vital for public health and consumer trust. Among the various causes of food contamination, physical hazards are one of the most common and, importantly, preventable risks in the food industry. Physical hazards involve solid, tangible contaminants like hair, metal fragments, glass shards, or other foreign objects. These contaminants can lead to
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Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations
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Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety
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Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic substances that have become deeply embedded in our daily lives. From the non-stick cookware in our kitchens to the food packaging we use every day, these chemicals are virtually everywhere. However, their convenience comes with a hidden cost—PFAS pose serious health risks, accumulating in our bodies and the
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