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safefoodmitra.com · 2024-02-07 09:03:53
Srinagar, Feb 6: The Food Safety Wing of the Drugs and Food Control Organisation, Kashmir on Tuesday destroyed 80 kgs of minced meat which was being transported in unhygienic condition here. Officials from the Food Safety Wing undertook intensive inspections of manufacturing units at Zakura and Hazratbal areas. During the inspections, seven establishments were found to be in violation of hygiene standards, resulting in two insanitary challans against the violators. Officials said in last two months, the Food Safety wing has been conducting sample checks at various food outlets, including bakery shops, restaurants, and street food vendors, particularly in the Hazratbal area. They said adulterated, substandard, and expired food items, including 10 kilograms of chicken, have been seized during these inspections. The department has also intensified inspection drives to curb cases of food adulteration and ensure the safety of consumables ahead of Shab-e-Meraj in Srinagar. Also, the department has directed all the street food vendors especially at Hazratbal area not to reuse oil to make food items. They have approved a third party who will purchase the oil and use it for biodiesel and soap making.

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