Mangaluru: As part of a drive to ensure safety of food during festivals, officials from the food safety and drug administration department conducted a sudden raid on Saturday at a food manufacturing unit located near Kadri Temple in the city.
A notice was issued following a lack of hygiene found at the food manufacturing area. Unhygienically prepared halwa and date products were seized, sealed, and sent for laboratory testing. In view of the safety of food items prepared during festival seasons, instructions were given to produce food products after taking all precautionary measures. Directions were given to take proper steps to prevent food poisoning, repair the drainage system, and ensure that no insects, cockroaches, mice, or rats enter the manufacturing facility. The manufacturer was directed to prepare food products only after completely cleaning the manufacturing unit. Materials kept in unhygienic conditions were seized and sealed. A team led by district food safety designated officer Dr Praveen Kumar CH participated in the raid as per the instructions from health minister UT Khader. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru