Coimbatore: Over 400 kg of expired food materials seized from grocery, departmental stores
India Today
At least 423 kg of expired food materials were seized from grocery and departmental stores by the food safety department during a special drive.
At least 423 kg of expired food materials were seized from 69 grocery and departmental stores by the food safety department in the Coimbatore district.
These food materials were being sold beyond the expiry date mentioned on them, according to a report published in The Times of India (TOI).
In total, 272 grocery and departmental stores were checked in the special drive that took place between March 16 and 18.
Furthermore, the department collected a fine of Rs 48,175 from 41 stores and also issued several notices.
Meanwhile, samples were also lifted from four departmental stores and sent for lab analysis. Further action will be taken based on the lab results.
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