Which district in Odisha reported the highest number of adulterated food samples?

Khurda district reported the highest number of adulterated food samples between April and November last year.

What measures are being implemented to address food adulteration in Odisha?

Measures include appointing food safety officers in all districts, conducting inspections, testing food samples, and deploying a mobile laboratory for quality checks.

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Odisha Health Minister: Alarming Food Adulteration Cases Revealed

Q: What common food items are being found adulterated in Odisha?

Many daily food items, including ready-to-eat snacks, curd, bread, paneer, and packaged drinking water, are being found adulterated.

23 Feb

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Summary

Many daily food items found adulterated, minister informed the assembly.
Khurda district reported highest adulterated food samples last year.
Strict measures and food safety officers are in place to curb adulteration.

Odisha Health Minister: Alarming Food Adulteration Cases Revealed

The Health Minister of Odisha revealed alarming levels of adulteration in everyday food items, including ready-to-eat snacks, curd, bread, paneer, and packaged drinking water. These revelations were made during a legislative assembly session on Monday. Last year, from April to November, the Khurda district recorded the highest number of adulterated food samples.