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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Food Safety department directed to appoint senior-level staff as State Public Information Officers
The State Information Commission has directed the Food Safety department to replace staff currently serving as State Public Information Officers in its offices with senior level officers. The Commission noted that the department has appointed clerical staff as State Public Information Officers in most of its offices. State Information Commissioner A. Abdul Hakkim has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to issue orders by August 31 appointing the second highest-ranking officer in offices under the department as the State Public Information Officer and the head of the office concerned as the First Appellate Authority.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Food safety raids to check entry of spurious coconut oil into market
The spiralling prices of coconut oil over the past few months have not just upset household budgets, they have also opened up the possibility of spurious edible oils entering the market in the guise of coconut oil, which may be priced much lower. Food Safety officials have been on alert to this possibility and have been conducting Statewide raids to ensure that the coconut oil reaching the market is safe for consumption. In a three-day special drive conducted by the Food Safety department, named Operation Nalikera, officials raided 980 coconut oil manufacturing units as well as wholesale and retail coconut oil trading centres to check if adulterated coconut oil is being pumped into the market, with an eye on the rising prices and the increasing demand. Of the 980 manufacturing and trading centres raided, 25 have been issued rectification notices. Compounding notice was issued on seven outlets for levying fine for various reasons. In all, food safety officials have collected 161 statutory samples and 277 surveillance samples of coconut oil, which will be subjected to further tests to ascertain its purity. Advisory to people The Health department has issued a warning to the public to be aware that spurious or adulterated coconut oil could be available in the market and to be very careful not to be taken in by 'coconut oil' which may be cheaply priced. The public should inform any misgivings they may have about the quality of any brand of coconut oil on the Food Safety wing's toll-free number 1800 425 1125. The manufacturers and sellers of coconut oil in the State have also been asked to ensure that the coconut oil in the open market is safe for consumption. Legal action will be taken against anyone trying to sell spurious or adulterated coconut oil, food safety officials have warned.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Shopping mart fined Rs 1 lakh for selling expired food in Rayagada
BERHAMPUR: Food safety officials on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Vishal Mega Mart in Rayagada town for reportedly selling expired food items. The penalty was imposed on the mart by a three-member team led by food safety officer of Rayagada Jyoti Prakash Soren. Sources said one Sangram Patnaik purchased goods including food items worth Rs 1,463 from the mall on May 14. On reaching home, he found that a packet of bhujia had an expiry date of May 12. Patnaik immediately reached the mall with the expired food packet and receipt. However, the store manager dismissed his complaint, claiming that the packet was not from their stock. Subsequently, Patnaik complained with the Food Safety department. Acting on the allegation, the Food Safety team raided the mart and during inspection, found several expired items including namkeen and pickles. Besides, some food products were found to be improperly packed. Samples of the expired food items were seized and sent for testing.
