Guwahati: Prompted by reports of food adulteration of samples collected from one outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Delhi, food inspectors of the state inspected two KFC outlets in the city and collected food samples for examination.
Food inspectors in Guwahati collected samples of 'chicken hot spices', spices and frequently used culinary powders.
"The response of those working at the two outlets was quite good and they were cooperative. The inspection involved closed scrutiny of the premises of both the two outlets. If the samples are found to be unsafe and substandard, then they will be punished according to the Food Safety and Standard Act," said Samiran Baruah, food safety officer, Kamrup (metro) district.
The samples will be sent to the laboratory of the food safety department and a proper analysis will take place over 14 days.
The city has three KFC outlets with another one coming up in the Paltan Bazaar area. It is quite popular among the citizens and is frequented by youngsters.
There is lack of awareness about proper hygienic practices, knowledge on food safety and a thriving demand for low-cost fast food condiments among the people, especially youngsters, who are facing severe health hazards.
Jaundice, gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, dysentery and others are common here. Strict enforcement of the norms is required.
"Assam, as compared to other states in the country doesn't fare well in implementing food safety norms," said a source.
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