Food Safety Department Launches Diwali Drive, Destroys 24 Quintals Of Adulterated Food

By Vivek Trivedi

Kanpur Dehat: The Food Safety Department has launched a major campaign against adulterators during the Diwali festival, with the stated aim of ensuring that the public gets pure and safe food items.

The department has been on alert in view of the festivals. During the action, its teams have so far collected 45 samples of sweets, khoya and paneer and sent them to a laboratory, or lab, for testing.

Officials said strict legal action would be taken against adulterators after the laboratory reports are received. The next step in the action will follow the findings of the samples sent for examination.

During the campaign, a total of 24 quintals of adulterated and contaminated food items were destroyed at the spot. The material included coloured sweets considered harmful to health.

The department also found major shortcomings in cleanliness and prescribed standards at two food establishments. It issued strict directions for the establishments to stop operations and remain sealed until their arrangements are improved.

Assistant Commissioner Food Ram Autar gave details of the action. He said the campaign to stop adulteration during festivals would continue on a regular basis.