Food Manifest 
We clean kitchen counters, wash cutting boards and scrub utensils to keep food safe. When these surfaces look clean, we often assume they are free from harmful bacteria. However, some bacteria can attach to surfaces and form protective layers that are difficult to remove. Known as bacterial biofilms, these layers can develop in kitchens, food-processing
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Key Update The Delhi government’s food safety department has seized more than 322 kg of ghee from retail stores offering festive discounts of up to 60%, including ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ deals. The inspections aimed to detect adulteration, verify food quality, and ensure compliance with food safety and labelling regulations. Ghee Seized From Three
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Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licence of Blink Commerce Private Limited’s facility in Pagao, Bhiwandi, after the company failed to provide verifiable proof of disposing of 18,405 expired, spoiled, and unsaleable food items worth ₹32.71 lakh. Authorities also registered an FIR against the company on October
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Key Update The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹1 lakh penalty on Sunrise Foods for marketing its Everyday bread as “100% Whole Wheat Bread” despite whole wheat flour accounting for only 64% of the finished product’s weight. In its October 28 order, the authority directed the company to withdraw the misleading claim
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Key Update Food safety officials in Kolkata ordered the closure of Haldiram’s restaurant on VIP Road for two days after finding serious hygiene violations. During the inspection, officials discovered cockroaches and flies beneath food counter shelves and tables, including areas where the restaurant stored cooked food. The restaurant is located a few kilometres from the
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