Food Manifest 
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
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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
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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
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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
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Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (TNFSDAD) will collect egg samples from 300 poultry farms in Namakkal district following allegations that eggs sold by a company contained cancer-causing chemicals. Decision Taken After Consultative Meeting Officials decided during a consultative meeting held on Wednesday between TNFSDAD officials and representatives of the Poultry Farmers Association.
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