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Food Safety Department Raids Sweet Shops On Mahashashti To Ensure Quality
- •The Food Safety Department conducted raids in the Birati area of North Dumdum on the morning of Mahashashti.
- •Sub-standard sweets in multiple shops were discarded and notices were served to the respective owners.
- •Officials also inspected meat and spice shops in the local market to check food quality.
- •The surprise inspections aim to ensure safe and hygienic food for citizens during the festive season.
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During the Mahashashti morning raid in the Birati area of North Dumdum, officials inspected sweet, meat, and spice shops. Sub-standard sweets found in multiple shops were discarded, notices were served to shop owners, and overall food quality was examined to ensure good food during the Puja.
During the first three days of the Special Food Safety Week, officials inspected 2,337 establishments and found major irregularities in 2,056 of them, accounting for nearly 88 percent. Corrective actions or advisories were issued in 2,039 cases, 1,277 samples were collected, sales were banned in 16 establishments, 5 licenses were canceled or suspended, 17 establishments were sealed, and legal proceedings began in 17 cases.
The inspections were conducted to curb food adulteration, unhygienic environments, and license irregularities, specifically aiming to ensure that people could eat safe and high-quality food during the Puja celebrations.
