Food Manifest 
Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has penalised a catering service provider after it served expired bread to 74 passengers on the 12002 New Delhi–Rani Kamalapati Shatabdi Express, sparking concerns over food safety on premium train services. Passengers Spot Expired Bread During Breakfast The incident occurred during breakfast service in the
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Key Development Several neighbourhoods in Pune have reported sewage contamination in the municipal drinking water supply over the past few months, raising concerns about water quality and household food safety. Residents report that discoloured, foul-smelling water continues to flow from taps in Sasanenagar, Kondhwa, Hadapsar, Kharadi and parts of Katraj. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
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Key Development At least 30 residents of Sector Delta 1 in Greater Noida reported loose motions and stomach pain after drinking water suspected to be contaminated over three days. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as unsafe water directly affects cooking, drinking and kitchen hygiene, especially in homes with children. Health Officials Flag Possible
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Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the retail licence of Guru Nanak Dairy in Pune after several members of three families reportedly fell ill following the consumption of malai peda purchased from the establishment. The incident occurred in Wadgaon Sheri, where residents developed symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and nausea within
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Report Ahead of the Chithirai festival in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, District Collector M S Sangeetha prioritised food safety and instructed all individuals and groups distributing food and drinks to devotees to strictly follow hygiene and safety standards. Mandatory FSSAI Registration for Food Donors To ensure accountability, she ordered all food donors to register with the
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ICMR and ICAR Launch Joint Initiative India has launched the SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation), a joint initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), to tackle nutrient deficiencies through healthier and scientifically improved food crops. Launched in New Delhi on May
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