CHANDIGARH: A joint team of officers of Food Safety Administration, UT health department conducted a raid on two sweet manufacturing units, one in Industrial Area Phase I and the other in Daria village. They took seven samples and issued two challans. The team members also destroyed about 100 litres of milk and 200kg sweets kept in unhygienic conditions and exposed to dust and flies.
On Thursday, officer, Food Safety Administration, health department, UT Chandigarh, conducted raids in Manimajra and Mauli Jagran. The team seized six samples of milk products and edible oil. Two challans were also issued to violators. The team destroyed about 30 kg of sweets and other food articles found in unhygienic condition. In view of the festive season, the health department has asked consumers to remain vigilant while purchasing sweets, bakery products, beverages and dry fruits from the market. Officials of the health department said if consumers observe anything abnormal, they can report the matter to the department of food safety and standards, Government Multispecialty Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh, or raise their concern on the official website of FSSAI, www.fssai.gov.in. People can also lodge their complaint on the emergency number, 102 during odd hours or on holidays.
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