Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) launched a crackdown on unlicensed banana ripening operations, taking action against 25 units found running ripening activity without mandatory licences. Officials said violations were detected in more than 132 units during inspections across the city.
During the drive, officers collected 20 banana samples for laboratory quality tests. The discarded stock was valued at over Rs 15,000, officials said. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Food safety officers checked ripening chambers for cleanliness, fruit handling practices, hygiene of trays, and compliance with departmental guidelines. At several centres, conditions were found wanting, with inspectors flagging filth, unclean trays, and poor upkeep of premises. The department also destroyed five quintals of bananas that failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Download the TOI App.