Food Manifest 
Report The authorities in Kozhikode have reassured the public, stating that the recent Kollam incident, where food prepared with recycled oil mixed with plastic covers, poses no cause for concern. The district collects 10,000 litres of used cooking oil every month and repurposes it into biodiesel. Investigation of Previous Incidents Authorities also addressed a similar
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The Food Safety Department in Tamil Nadu’s Erode District has launched several proactive measures to ensure the public has access to safe food. These include awareness campaigns, enhanced food safety inspections, quality checks, and efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into biodiesel. The department has also cracked down on the sale of banned tobacco products
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Overview Delhi’s vibrant street food scene is set for a major transformation. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is leading the effort to replace traditional cooking methods with electric cookstoves. In partnership with Finovista, a consulting firm based in Delhi, NASVI is driving this shift in the city’s bustling streets. Empowering Vendors
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Overview Fake mangoes, or artificially ripened mangoes, are real mangoes that undergo forced ripening using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide instead of natural methods. Experts estimate that hundreds of kilograms of such mangoes enter the market each year, especially before the natural mango season. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises consumers
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When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge
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Report Fifteen students from a government school in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, allegedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. A healthcare team promptly arrived at the school, examined the affected children, and administered glucose and medication. The medical team observed symptoms consistent with food poisoning, but confirmed the cause would require testing of the food
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