Sitamarhi/Patna : With the festive season approaching, the Sitamarhi administration has intensified its crackdown on suspected adulteration and unsafe food products.
Acting on the directions of District Magistrate Tania Sultan, a team led by Sitamarhi Sadar SDM Anand Kumar conducted surprise inspections at sweet shops, cake outlets and food manufacturing establishments across the city.
Officials from the ADSO and Food Safety Department, along with other personnel, participated in the inspection drive.
80 Kg Suspected Paneer Destroyed
During the inspections, officials checked the quality of prepared sweets, paneer, cakes and other food products, besides examining cleanliness, storage conditions and compliance with food safety standards.
Around 80 kilograms of suspected paneer was found during the operation. The product was destroyed at the spot by the inspection team.
Officials also collected samples of various food products and sent them to an authorised laboratory for testing.
Further action will be taken against the concerned establishments based on the laboratory reports.
Sweet, Cake and Bakery Shops Inspected
The inspection drive covered not only sweet shops but also cake and bakery establishments.
Officials reportedly found irregularities related to hygiene and prescribed food safety standards at some outlets. The process of taking action against the concerned establishments has been initiated.
The administration has warned food businesses against manufacturing or selling adulterated sweets, synthetic or unsafe paneer and other food products that could pose health risks.
Strict Action Against Food Safety Violations
SDM Anand Kumar said that strict action would be taken according to the rules against individuals or establishments found compromising public health.
The administration has also indicated that the inspection campaign will continue in the coming days, particularly during the festive period when demand for sweets, dairy products and bakery items increases.
Administration Warns Against Adulteration
The latest operation is part of the administration’s efforts to ensure that food sold to consumers during the festive season meets prescribed safety and quality standards.
With samples now undergoing laboratory testing, the reports will determine whether further regulatory action is required against the establishments concerned.
The administration has made it clear that food adulteration and violations of safety standards will not be tolerated.
