25 kg of unsafe food destroyed during Berhampur raid

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Berhampur: The Food Safety Department of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BEMC) conducted raids on more than 40 sweet shops and street food stalls across the city ahead of the festive season,

Raids were conducted against unhygienic food preparation and the use of excessive artificial colouring.

The inspections covered areas including Sana Bazar, Bada Bazar, Prem Nagar, Haridakhandi, Engineering School Chhak, Sales Tax Chhak, Lanjipalli, Ramlingam Chhak and Kamapalli.

Samples collected from 40 shops were sent for testing.

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During the drive, officials destroyed 10 kg of sweets containing excessive artificial food colouring. Another 15 kg of stale food and food mixed with synthetic colouring was also discarded.

The department issued a notice ordering a sweet-making unit to remain closed for three days due to unhygienic conditions.

Notices were also served to three sweet shops, directing them to improve hygiene and ensure safe food preparation.

Officials collected a total fine of ₹6,000 from shopkeepers during the inspections. The drive aimed to ensure food safety and hygiene as demand for sweets and street food rises during the festive season.

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