Food wing officials warn against adulteration in sago

Officials of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has warned manufacturers not to adulterate sago with tapioca starch.

District Designated Officer K. Tamil Selvan said that sago and starch was manufactured in Rasipuram, Vennandur, Namagiripettai, Sendamangalam, Sellappampatti, Metalla, Kalangani, Budhansandai and other areas.

Last year lot of manufactures were involved in adulteration activities and action was taken against them. Currently, tapioca cultivation is over in the district.

Hence there are chances that manufacturers may involve in adulteration.

They were warned against such practices.

He also said that all the units would be monitored and samples, if needed, taken.

All the units will be monitored and samples will be taken