Food safety checks at bakeries, restaurants
The Hindu
Use of milk past expiry date, artificial colours detected
The Food Safety Department conducted inspections at bakeries and restaurants at Aruvikkara, Nedumangad and Vamanapuram in connection with Christmas and New Year.
This follows the Food Safety Commissioner’s directions to intensify raids in view of the festive season.
Inspections were held in 32 establishments. Notices were issued and fine imposed on five units that had not renewed their licence, bakeries that had stored milk that was past its ‘use by’ date and hotels that had stored artificial food colours.
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