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Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemical” Found in Europe’s Breakfast Bowls 0

Key Development A new study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) reports that high levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have contaminated cereal-based foods across Europe. The chemical, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), appears widely in everyday items, with breakfast cereals showing contamination levels nearly 100 times higher than tap water. PFAS Breakdown Products Seeping Into

Indore Shuts Down Gajak Factory Over Filthy Conditions 0

Key Update The district administration in Indore on Wednesday shut down a gajak (sesame and peanut sweet) factory in Khatipura after the food safety team found the sweets being prepared in unhygienic conditions. Officials Halt Production After Spotting Filth During a surprise inspection, food safety officials discovered workers preparing gajak and other sweets amid dirt

Gurgaon Food Outlets Face Criminal Proceedings for Unsafe Food 0

Overview The food safety department in Gurgaon has filed formal complaints against three food outlets after their samples tested unsafe. The cases have been lodged with the chief judicial magistrate’s court, marking the start of criminal proceedings against the establishments. The outlets under scrutiny include the KFC outlet in Sector 71, Burger Hut at a

Gut Health Directly Influences Brain Function, New Indo-German Study Finds 0
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- December 12, 2025
Key Development A recent Indo-German study reveals that an imbalanced gut can impair brain function, affecting memory and learning. Published in BMC Biology, the research demonstrates that long-term antibiotic use, poor diet, stress, and disrupted sleep disturb the gut microbiome. This disturbance weakens the gut barrier and triggers systemic inflammation that eventually reaches the brain.
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Nestlé Faces Criticism Over Added Sugar in Cerelac Sold in Africa 0
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- December 11, 2025
Key Development A new report by Public Eye claims Nestlé sells Cerelac baby cereals with added sugar in many African countries, while the same products in Europe contain zero added sugar. Tests showed most African samples had added sugar, unlike those sold in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. The World Health Organisation’s 2022 guidelines caution
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ByHeart Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak Across 19 States 0
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- December 11, 2025
Key Development More than 50 babies in the United States have fallen sick with infant botulism after consuming contaminated ByHeart powdered infant formula, according to federal health officials. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause paralysis and even death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported 51 confirmed or suspected cases
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