Samples of 49 festive food items collected
As part of preventive measures for the festive season, a total of 49 samples of widely consumed food items were collected. These included both raw ingredients and prepared foods.
Samples were obtained directly from the premises of manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, and sent to SMC's public health laboratory for testing.
Alongside sampling, the inspection teams conducted comprehensive checks of hygiene and sanitation standards at the manufacturing and cooking sites.
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions is essential to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
The inspected establishments are well-known local brands supplying significant quantities of flours, spices, and ready-to-eat fasting foods to both households and commercial outlets during Shravan.
On July 24, 24 samples—including popular snacks such as khaman, idada, locho, and patudi—were collected from various snack shops across the city. All were found fit for human consumption after testing.
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