The West Bengal Government has closed 13 food processing units, suspended the licenses of five restaurants, and shut down six purified-water bottling plants due to hygiene violations. During a special campaign, 1,730 eateries were inspected, with irregularities detected in 1,525 cases.
The West Bengal Government has embarked on a special drive to ensure food safety and hygiene across the state. The State Food Safety Department, working in conjunction with municipalities and other departments, is conducting this campaign. As part of this initiative, a total of 1,730 eateries have been inspected, resulting in the detection of irregularities in 1,525 cases due to substandard hygiene practices.
In light of these findings, the state government has taken decisive action. Thirteen food processing units have been closed, the licenses for five restaurants have been suspended, and six purified-water bottling plants have been shut down. During these inspections, expired and rotten food was discovered in many instances.
The State Health Minister, Dr. Saradwat Mukhopadhyay, has emphasized the importance of this drive, stating that it aims to improve the hygiene standards in restaurants, sweet shops, and eateries across West Bengal, thereby ensuring safe food for consumers.
Source:
Akashvani News
