Copyright odishatv
"The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) carried out a food safety raid at the ongoing Bali Yatra on Saturday morning, inspecting several food stalls to ensure hygiene and quality standards were being maintained. Officials from the Food Safety Department checked food items stored across different stalls and took action against those violating safety norms.Advertisment According to reports, stalls that had stored stale and expired food were raided and fined. Several stalls inside the ORMAS section were found selling stale food items, including large quantities of yoghurt that is not good for consumption. The inspection came amid a surge in crowds during Chadakhai celebrations on Friday, when many Odias thronged the fair. Food Inspector Raises Concerns A food safety inspector stated, “Some vendors are using yoghurt from recognised brands, but the date markings on the packets have worn off, indicating they were procured at least five days ago and are now unfit for consumption. Several stalls are also using artificial food colours, which we have prohibited as they are cancerous. Fines were imposed, and vendors were warned accordingly. The quality of cooking oil is also poor, it has been reused multiple times and has turned thick like engine oil, which makes it unsafe. We are also testing the quality of paneer with the help of a mobile laboratory.”Advertisment Also Read: Mermaids from Indonesia draw crowds at Cuttack Bali Yatra She further added, “Stale food poses serious health risks, including gastrointestinal disorders and other stomach-related problems. The items smell foul, and the expiry dates are no longer visible.” Strict Action Taken Officials confirmed that a large quantity of stale food was destroyed on the spot, and fines were imposed on violators to ensure public safety during the event."
