Food safety raids continue at fruit stalls, bakeries and hotels
Thiruvananthapuram: The special squads under the Commissionerate of Food Safety carried out extensive raids at fruit stalls, bakeries and hotels across the state as part of the observance of food safety week.
Extensive raids were carried out at Kollam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod districts.
Around six mango samples, 13 oil samples, two milk samples and two vegetable samples were collected in the day-long raids and have been sent for lab scrutiny. A top official of food safety said that warning notices were issued to eateries to rectify minor violations. A total of 28 hotels, eight bakeries and seven fruit stalls were raided on Tuesday.
“We were able to address 30 of the 36 grievances received from the public immediately. The rest of the complaints will be looked into seriously,” said the official.
Around 88 food business operators took part in the awareness programme organised in Wayanad. In Kannur, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kozhikode around 175, 241, 221 and 150 hoteliers took part in the classes.
Those having complaints should register them on the toll free number – 1800 425 1125.