Food safety officials raid shops

Shops in the outskirts of Karaikal town were raided by food safety officials following complaints of sale of adulterated goods and tobacco products.

Shops in in Poovam, Varichukudy, Keezhakaasaakudi, and Kottucherry came under the scanner of the food safety officials, for sale of banned tobacco products, alongside substandard essential commodities.

Several shops were given a 15-day show cause notice under the Food Safety and Standard Rules, 2006.

Later, the officials inspected meat outlets and advised to ensure safety and hygiene.