JAIPUR: Out of the total food samples collected in the state in 2011-12, around 17% failed as in the laboratory tests they were not found fit for consumption or were of sub-standard quality.
According to the medical, health and family welfare department, food inspectors collected 3,908 samples in all the districts of the state. They collected the samples during festivals like Holi and Diwali and also on routine days.
The lab results of the samples can make the consumers more alert about selecting and purchasing the food items from the market. Out of the total 3,908 samples of food items collected, around 690 failed to meet the standard of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Some of them were not even fit for consumption.
The department claimed that it has taken action against the offending food vendors and manufacturers. "Challans were filed against them," said food safety commissioner BR Meena.
Among the samples of food items that were sent for testing were all kinds of eatable items like milk products including sweets and ghee.
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