Food Manifest 
Overview For most families, turning on the tap each morning is an act of trust. The water is used for drinking, preparing tea, cooking meals, and washing fruits and vegetables. But a recent investigation suggests that this trust may not always be justified in parts of Delhi. A seven-day sampling exercise by Hindustan Times has
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Key Update A new study has raised serious food safety concerns in Kerala after detecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) in 54.17% of retail chicken samples tested across the state. Researchers analysed 600 samples collected between 2019 and 2023 from Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. The findings point to widespread bacterial contamination in
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Key Development At least 30 residents of Sector Delta 1 in Greater Noida reported loose motions and stomach pain after drinking water suspected to be contaminated over three days. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as unsafe water directly affects cooking, drinking and kitchen hygiene, especially in homes with children. Health Officials Flag Possible
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Key Development India’s cleanest city, Indore, continues to grapple with a severe drinking water contamination crisis, with the death toll rising to 10 following the death of a six-month-old infant in Bhagirathpura on New Year’s Day. The outbreak has intensified concerns over drinking water safety—an essential pillar of food safety—as over 1,400 people have fallen
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Key Development A gastrointestinal outbreak linked to Thanksgiving meals from Kanishka Cuisine of India in Seattle has sickened 35 people, prompting a Public Health investigation. The illnesses began between November 28 and 29, 2025, and are tied to the restaurant’s “Fusion Thanksgiving Feast,” which customers picked up or received through delivery. Although investigators have not
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Overview Leftover boiled or cooked eggs are common in many kitchens. But can you reheat them safely without making them rubbery? Yes — if done correctly. According to the FDA, reheated eggs must reach 165°F (74°C) to destroy bacteria like Salmonella. A 2023 PMC study found the risk of illness from properly cooked and stored
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