Poor water, roaches, lead in biryani: Several Kolkata eateries fail KMC food safety, hygiene standards
TNN / Aug 27, 2024, 04:24 (IST)Kolkata Municipal Corporation's month-long food safety check revealed alarming violations at several popular eateries. Instances included lead in food colouring, contaminated water, and poor hygiene standards. Several establishments faced fines, with one contesting a Rs 3 lakh penalty in Calcutta High Court. The Hotel & Restaurant Association acknowledged hygiene challenges in the industry.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde revealed plans for a stringent law to combat milk adulteration. He advocated for severe measures, including non-bailable offenses, to protect public health. Joint efforts by the Food and Drug Administration and the Dairy Development Department will be initiated to address this issue urgently.
food adulteration had raised significant concerns over health impacts due to harmful substances mixed in food items. Common ingredients such as milk, honey, and spices were identified as frequently adulterated. The article provided simple tests to detect adulteration at home, emphasizing the importance of vigilance to ensure safe, nutritious consumption for the public.
With an increase in the cases of food adulteration, poor quality of ingredients, misleading packaging and unhygienic food practices, the Government of India and Health Ministry have taken stringent actions in the past as well to ensure consumer welfare. A recent announcement on the same lines came during the budget year 2024, wherein it was announced that 100 NABL labs would be set up to improve the food safety scenario in the country.
