Blog 3 Columns

Toxic “Fortified” Oil in Punjab Traced to Kolkata: Health Authorities Take Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Update A joint probe across Punjab and Kolkata uncovered the source of toxic “fortified” oil after six residents of Rajpura, including two children, were hospitalised at PGI, Chandigarh. Patients showed persistent vomiting, extreme weakness, and altered consciousness. Tests revealed life-threatening hypercalcemia caused by Hypervitaminosis D, which led to acute kidney distress. Health officials traced
READ MORE
Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
READ MORE
No Hot Food This Winter: Ludhiana Station Vendors Hit by Safety Ban 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Update The multi-crore redevelopment of Ludhiana railway station has brought food safety to the forefront, especially during winter. To prevent fire hazards, gas leaks, and electrical accidents in active construction zones, railway authorities have prohibited all heating and cooking equipment on platforms. This includes electric stoves, gas cookers, and traditional coal-fired angeethis (coal-burning stoves
READ MORE

Is Drinking Water on Flights Safe? Experts Flag Hygiene Concerns 0

Key Development Hydration plays a key role in preventing fatigue, headaches, and jet lag during air travel. While airlines regularly serve water on board, food safety experts point out that maintaining hygienic aircraft water systems remains critical. According to the World Health Organisation’s Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation, airlines hold full responsibility for

Stale Meat, Rice & Parotta Dough seized in Rajapalayam near Madurai 0

Authorities Destroy 18 kg of Stale Meat, Rice, Fish, and Ice Cream Food Safety officials seized around 18 kg of stale cooked rice, mutton, chicken, and kneaded parotta dough, along with meat and fish that were not stored at the right temperature, from a popular biriyani shop on Sankarankoil Road in Rajapalayam, near Madurai. Led by Designated

From Shelf to Scam: Expired Food from Top Brands Sold as Fresh in Delhi 0

Key Update The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch busted a highly organised racket involved in the illegal importation, repackaging, and sale of expired international food products from top brands. Officers seized consignments worth ₹4.3 crore, including 43,762 kg of food items, 14,665 litres of beverages, 6,047 kg of candies, biscuits and wafers, and 23,050 kg of

From Bland to Balanced: Dasna Jail Earns FSSAI’s Five-Star Eat Right Tag 0

Key Update Food in prisons often carries the image of being bland and nutritionally poor. Defying this perception, the district jail at Dasna in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has secured a five-star “exemplary” rating and the ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Inmate Training and Kitchen Upgrades Drive

Not All Brews Are Tea: FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Labels 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food businesses to stop using the term “tea” for herbal or plant-based infusions that are not made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The authority said only beverages derived from Camellia sinensis—such as Kangra tea, green tea and instant tea—can legally carry

Food Safety Glossary: Simple Terms Everyone Should Know 0

Food safety affects everyone, whether we cook at home, buy packaged foods, or eat outside. Yet, many food safety discussions use technical terms that are difficult for consumers to understand. This gap in understanding often prevents people from recognising risks or taking timely action when food is unsafe. Knowing basic food safety terms empowers consumers

Food Manifest

The house of resource for food safety.

Blog 3 Columns

Toxic “Fortified” Oil in Punjab Traced to Kolkata: Health Authorities Take Action 0

Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0

No Hot Food This Winter: Ludhiana Station Vendors Hit by Safety Ban 0

Is Drinking Water on Flights Safe? Experts Flag Hygiene Concerns 0

Stale Meat, Rice & Parotta Dough seized in Rajapalayam near Madurai 0

From Shelf to Scam: Expired Food from Top Brands Sold as Fresh in Delhi 0

From Bland to Balanced: Dasna Jail Earns FSSAI’s Five-Star Eat Right Tag 0

Not All Brews Are Tea: FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Labels 0

Food Safety Glossary: Simple Terms Everyone Should Know 0

About Food Manifest

Food Manifest

Contact Us

Get In Touch With Us

Latest Posts

Sri Krishna Sweets Stands by Quality, Denies Vanaspati Claims

Nestlé India Clarifies Infant Formula Recall, Assures No Impact on Indian Market

Sewage Contamination in Drinking Water Sparks Health Alert in Greater Noida

Is Aluminium Foil Safe for Food Storage?

FSSAI Raids Expose Adulteration and Hygiene Lapses Across States

Health & Welness

Key Trends Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry in 2021

COVID and Coronavirus: Truth v/s Myth

Potassium - What You Need To Know.

A to Z

News

Food Safety

Health & Wellness

Resources

Join Us!

Terms & Conditions

Contact Us