Food Manifest 
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods offer quick, convenient meals for busy lifestyles—be it a sandwich from a store, a packed salad at work, or frozen biryani at home. They save time and effort, making them a go-to choice for many. However, this convenience can come with hidden risks. RTE foods are often consumed without further cooking, so
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Outdated and Unlabeled Products Seized On January 8, 2025, the Telangana food safety department inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd in Mekaguda Village, Ranga Reddy district, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. The authorities seized food products valued at Rs. 14,29,600, including expired ingredients such as Cake Gel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Modified
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Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
READ MORELicenses Suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag The J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) Food and Drug Administration has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses of nine food outlets across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on food safety violations. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that four outlets operated in Srinagar, while
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Key Development The ongoing crackdown on unsafe and rotten meat in Kashmir has severely impacted the region’s restaurant industry, with sales plunging by 70% in some areas and widespread public concern over food safety. On Sunday, food safety authorities seized 340 kg of unlabelled, unbranded meat near Srinagar Airport following a tip-off from the sales
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Key Update The Jammu and Kashmir government has tightened meat safety enforcement after officials seized hundreds of kilos of rotten meat from illegal storage units in Srinagar. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) swiftly ordered all businesses to comply with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations for frozen meat, chicken, and
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