Food Safety Crackdown (India): Bengaluru’s Food Safety Department has intensified inspections of hotels, restaurants and fast-food outlets, issuing notices and collecting samples after alleged lapses in hygiene, labelling and packaging. Recall Alert (US): Food To Live is recalling green powder products sold nationwide over possible salmonella contamination. Food Safety Crackdown (India): Karnataka’s FDA also seized expired and fungus-tainted items and collected meat, sauces and beverages for lab testing during surprise checks at major logistics and storage firms. Airline Catering Scrutiny (US): Reports of maggots and roaches at a LAX-area catering facility have triggered renewed concern over in-flight meal safety. Food Security (UK): Drought is cutting UK crop yields, raising fresh fears about food availability and prices. Food Security (Venezuela): Venezuela says more than 20,000 tons of food will be distributed this weekend via government programs. Community Food Access (US): Ypsilanti’s Food Festival returns Aug. 15 with a SNAP-backed meal ticket system, while a South-suburban tornado relief drive targets 50,000 pounds of canned goods. Beverage & Retail (Pakistan): Coca-Cola Pakistan received a “Consumers’ Preferred Beverage of the Year” award tied to food safety and compliance checks. THC Drinks Legal Update (US): A judge granted a 14-day restraining order letting 14 businesses keep selling THC beverages while litigation continues. Industry & Operations (India): Indian Railways imposed a ₹5.13 crore fine and terminated catering contracts over food quality violations.