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- June 18, 2026
Food Manifest Most of us focus on what we eat, but we often pay less attention to how we store and handle food after bringing it home. Surprisingly, many cases of foodborne illness are linked not to unusual foods but to everyday items found in almost every kitchen. Foods such as cooked rice, eggs, dairy products, chicken,
READ MOREWhen people think about food poisoning, they often blame undercooked meat, contaminated water, or spoiled food. However, a lesser-known bacterium called Bacillus cereus also causes thousands of foodborne illness cases every year. This microorganism commonly exists in soil, dust, water, and vegetation, making it difficult to keep completely out of the food chain. Although infections
READ MOREMost people associate food safety with cooking temperatures, good hygiene, and the proper handling of raw ingredients. While these practices play an important role, many people overlook another critical aspect of food safety: how they handle food after cooking. As food cools, it passes through a temperature range known as the “Danger Zone”—between 5°C and
READ MOREFood poisoning affects millions of people every year, and Salmonella is one of the most common causes. This harmful bacterium can contaminate everyday foods such as eggs, poultry, meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables. Because it does not usually alter the taste, smell, or appearance of food, people often consume contaminated food without realising the risk.
READ MOREEvery day, we make countless choices about the food we eat. We buy groceries, cook meals, dine at restaurants, and order food online—often without thinking about safety. Yet, food safety is one of the most important factors that determines our health and well-being. Safe and nutritious food is essential for life. When food becomes contaminated
READ MOREKey Update The Hyderabad Food Adulteration and Safety Task Force (H-FAST), along with Food Safety officials and Habeebnagar Police, raided an alleged illegal chocolate manufacturing unit in Old Mallepally and seized more than 200 kg of chocolates during a food safety enforcement operation. During the inspection, officials reportedly found expired flavouring agents and essences being
READ MOREKey Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) has seized suspected substandard and expired food products worth more than ₹7 lakh during a major enforcement drive in the industrial area of Sahibabad in Ghaziabad. Acting under a food safety initiative supported by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a standardised vegan logo that will become mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027. The initiative aims to create a uniform national identity for vegan products and help consumers easily distinguish them from conventional foods that contain ingredients
READ MOREKey Update Children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to fall ill from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although they account for only 9% of the global population, young children suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne disease
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