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Gurgaon Food Outlets Face Criminal Proceedings for Unsafe Food
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- December 12, 2025
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
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Gut Health Directly Influences Brain Function, New Indo-German Study Finds
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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
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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
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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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