Food Manifest 
Major Crackdown on Fake Bottled Water Food safety officials raided the K2 King Aqua and Beverages plant in Kachiguda, Hyderabad on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and seized over 19,000 bottles of water that violated Food Safety and Standards (FSS) norms. The authorities acted on information about the company’s failure to meet water quality standards. TDS
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Food storage plays a crucial role in maintaining the freshness, taste, and safety of your meals. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, knowing how to store food properly helps prevent spoilage, reduces waste, and protects against foodborne illnesses. Incorrect storage can lead to bacterial growth, which can cause serious health problems. By
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Report The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has urged Australians to check food labels and follow safety advice before cooking, ahead of Australian Food Safety Week from November 9 to 16. FSIC CEO Lydia Buchtmann pointed out that research shows only 30% of consumers consistently read cooking and storage instructions. The Impact of Not Following
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Overview Rats have infested the Indira Canteen Master Kitchen at Alanahalli Circle in Mysuru, karnataka which supplies food to six Indira Canteens as part of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s initiative for affordable meals. Media reports show that, despite the kitchen being generally well-maintained, at least 10 rats moved between the idli stand, exhaust ducts, and stove.
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Lead Contamination in South Asian Turmeric A recent study reveals high lead levels in various turmeric samples sold in India, Nepal, and Pakistan, with some exceeding 1,000 micrograms per gram (µg/g) per dose, far above regulatory limits. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) caps the allowable lead content in turmeric at 10
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Emulsifiers are essential food additives that help us enjoy a wide variety of processed and packaged foods with stable textures, extended shelf lives, and consistent quality. They allow ingredients that usually don’t mix—like oil and water—to combine seamlessly. Emulsifiers play a key role in modern food production, and you can find them in products like
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