Latehar: Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Sandeep Kumar, the district Food Safety and Tobacco Control teams on Thursday carried out a surprise inspection drive across grocery stores and hotels in Barwadih block to ensure food quality, curb adulteration and safeguard public health.
The joint inspection was conducted by Food Safety Officers Aman Gupta and Sarita Jerai, along with District Consultant (NTCP) Nagendra Kumar, with support from personnel of Barwadih and Chhipadohar police stations. During the drive, several establishments, including Milan Sweets, Prince Misthan Bhandar, Vijay Hotel, Alimuddin General Store, Sonu General Store, Suresh Kirana Store, Parmanand Kirana Store and Vishal Kirana Store, were found operating without valid food licences.
During the inspection, authorities seized and destroyed 150 packets of expired Amul curd on the spot. Perishable food items, including chhena and khowa, were also found unsuitable for consumption and were immediately disposed of to prevent any risk to public health.
As part of the district’s tobacco control campaign under the slogan “Choose Life, Not Tobacco,” officials also cracked down on the illegal sale of tobacco products in the area. A fine of ₹2,700 was imposed on violators found selling tobacco products in contravention of prescribed regulations.
District authorities reiterated that strict action will be taken against establishments violating food safety norms and tobacco control regulations. The administration further stated that such inspection drives will be conducted regularly to ensure consumers have access to safe, hygienic and quality food products while discouraging the unlawful sale of tobacco products.
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