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Pilgrimage Hub Raided: Rotting Food, Expired Meds Found
21 Sep
Summary
- Rotten vegetables and fermented grains used in food preparation were discovered.
- Expired medicines and products were being sold without authorization.
- Many shops lacked manufacturing or expiry details on food items.
Officials from the Sri Renuka Yallamma Devi Temple Development Authority conducted raids in Yallammagudda on Sunday, uncovering significant violations by hotels, eateries, and grocery stores. These inspections revealed the use of rotten vegetables and fermented grains in food preparation, alongside the sale of expired medicines and products. Many establishments were found to be operating with poor hygiene standards.
Numerous shops were cited for selling soft drinks and food packets without crucial manufacturing or expiry information. Furthermore, some kumkum, bhandara, and grocery shops were illegally stocking and selling medicines. Notices were issued to businesses operating without proper licenses or with expired permits, with some facing power disconnections for rule violations.
Authority secretary Prabhavati Fakirpur warned traders against disregarding food safety norms and urged devotees to be vigilant. With major fairs like Navratri approaching, regular inspections are planned to safeguard the health and safety of the millions of devotees visiting the pilgrimage center.
