Food Manifest 
Overview When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it often feels like a stamp of safety—as if the product has been personally checked and cleared by the regulator. But that’s not what it means. Understand What the Label Actually Shows FSSAI requires packaged foods in India to display its logo and licence number. This is a
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Key Update An exposé at the Vashi APMC fruit market has uncovered the artificial ripening of raw Alphonso mangoes using hazardous chemicals, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The issue came to light after a video recorded by eyewitness Nagmani Pandey went viral. The footage shows traders openly spraying chemicals on stacks of raw mangoes
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As temperatures rise, so does our craving for fresh, cooling drinks. From lime juice and watermelon juice to sugarcane juice and buttermilk, summer pushes people to consume more liquids throughout the day. These drinks may look refreshing and healthy—but they also come with a hidden risk that many people overlook: the safety of the water
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Key Update Food safety authorities have issued a nationwide recall in the United States for at least eight products sold at Walmart and ALDI after identifying a potential Salmonella risk. The affected items include select frozen pizzas and pork rind snacks made using dry milk powder flagged as a possible source of contamination. Regulators Trace
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Key Update Food safety officials conducted a random inspection at a KFC outlet in Rajarajeshwari Colony, Kondapur, in Hyderabad on Monday. The Food Safety Officer (FSO) team, along with officials from the Serilingampally zone of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, conducted a check to assess compliance with food safety standards. During the inspection, the team found
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Key Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ludhiana, held a KFC outlet and its parent company liable in a food poisoning case. It ruled that the outlet served hazardous food and ordered ₹25,000 as compensation for deficiency in service. Complaint Filed After Sudden Illness Amarjot Singh, a resident of New Janta Nagar, Ludhiana, filed
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