In a major enforcement operation, a joint team of the Department of Food Safety, Srinagar Drug and Food Control Organization (DFCO) successfully raided a storage facility, harassing the distribution of 1200 kg spoiled meat for human consumption.
Working on specific intelligence about storage of meat from stale and dishonesty, enforcement team, Hilal Ahmed MIR, Assistant Commissioner Food Safety ICLC, and Yameen ul Nabi, led by Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar, along with food safety officers, conducted a thorough inspection of the campus. The raid highlighted about 1200 kg of yellow meat which was allegedly ready for market distribution.
The seized meat was immediately destroyed under strict supervision to ensure that it could not pose any health risk to the public. Legal proceedings will be initiated against the concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
This decisive action highlights the Food Safety Department’s unwavering commitment to maintain food safety standards and protect public health. The department repeats its instructions for all FBOs, especially those who handle high -risk foods, which strictly follow to recommend temperature control measures for poor goods. It is important to maintain proper temperature in preventing malfunction and temperature misuse, which can seriously compromise with food security.
The department issued a strict warning that any FBO was found to be neglecting food security and temperature control measures, which would face strict action under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The Food Safety Department encourages all stakeholders,
Cereptic Health and Medical Addument Dr. Strict instructions from Syed Abid Rasid Saheb and Commissioner FDA Mrs. Smita Sethi to maintain strict vigilance on the market.
Consumers and FBOs are requested to report any suspected examples of food adulteration or unhealthy food practices. Concerns can be reported by contacting the helpline of the department on 104.
