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Delhi Cracks Down on Unsafe Food
28 Aug
Summary
- Over 131 kgs of expired food articles were destroyed by authorities.
- Surprise inspections targeted sweet units and markets before festivals.
- 37 food samples collected for quality testing following inspections.
Delhi authorities have intensified food safety checks, recently destroying over 131 kgs of expired food items like besan and khoya. These surprise inspections targeted sweet manufacturing units and markets in areas including Okhla and Nihal Vihar. The drive aims to ensure food safety in anticipation of the Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami festivals.
During these operations, 37 samples of products such as paneer, khoya, and sweets were collected for laboratory analysis. Further action will be taken based on the findings. This follows a prior seizure of 508 kgs of spurious paneer in Okhla Sabzi Mandi.
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh stressed the importance of heightened vigilance, especially for milk products and sweets, during the festive season. He affirmed that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved in manufacturing, storing, or selling unsafe or adulterated food products, emphasizing that public health is non-negotiable.
