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- August 5, 2026
Food Manifest Significant Update Several deaths in Chayansa village in Haryana’s Palwal district have been linked to a suspected Hepatitis B outbreak, with investigators examining unsafe medical practices and excessive consumption of energy drinks as possible contributing factors. Health officials confirmed that at least seven people died between January 31 and February 11. However, residents claim the
READ MOREOverview Have you ever lifted a glass at a restaurant, excited for a drink, only to notice a faint “rotten egg” smell? It can instantly ruin the moment. Recently, restaurateur Kabir Chugh pointed out on Instagram that this unpleasant odour may occur when restaurants wash glasses and immediately store them upside down, trapping stale air
READ MOREKey Update Packaged and ready-to-eat foods make life easier, but they can also carry hidden risks. Bacteria or preservatives in these foods can lead to illnesses. While fresh food is always safest, if you rely on packaged items, check labels carefully and inspect taste and texture before consuming. Food can spoil before its expiry due
READ MOREKey Update A 33-year-old man from Cheppanam in Ernakulam died after reportedly suffering a severe allergic reaction following the consumption of crab curry, drawing attention to the risks associated with food allergies. The deceased, Elgin Judah. 33 years, Kurikkal House, had eaten crab curry prepared at home on Saturday night. Shortly after consuming the meal,
READ MOREKey Update In a city where a cup of chai is part of everyday life, a worrying trend has begun to surface. Rising cases of tea adulteration have started alarming consumers as fake and contaminated tea products increasingly enter the market. Earlier, adulteration was mostly linked to loose, unbranded tea powders sold at roadside stalls.
READ MOREKey Update The analysis of Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, finds that hundreds of chemicals have entered U.S. foods without FDA review. Companies have used a loophole in the Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) system to self-certify ingredients—known as “secret GRAS” chemicals—without notifying regulators. EWG identified 111 secret GRAS chemicals, 49 of
READ MORESignificant Update At least 20 people sought medical attention after developing suspected food poisoning symptoms following a buffet at Hotel Windsor Rajadhani in Kowdiar, Thiruvanthapuram. The incident occurred on February 26 during a private function attended by more than 50 guests. Several attendees reported symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and weakness on February 27 and
READ MOREKey Update A consumer has alleged that she found plastic-like material inside eggs purchased through the online delivery platform Zepto. The issue came to light after Shalini shared a video on Instagram describing her experience. In the video, she claimed that when she boiled eggs of the Eggos Everyday brand, she noticed thread-like, noodle-shaped strands
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