Ahead of festive season, Delhi Food Safety department destroys 131 kgs of expired food articles

Delhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 131 kilograms of expired food items and collected samples from various sweet manufacturing units ahead of the festive season. The drive aims to ensure public health by cracking down on the sale of adulterated or unsafe food products.
Why it matters
Ensuring food safety during high-demand festive periods is a significant public health concern, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Delhi.
Delhi’s Food Safety Department identified and destroyed over 131 kgs of expired food articles, including besan, khoya, and atta, during an inspection, officials said on Thursday.
The report is a straightforward account of government enforcement actions and public health directives.
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