Of the total nine samples drawn by the Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officials from companies
manufacturing sago in the district, laboratory test revealed that six samples
were found to be adulterated and were ‘unsafe’ for consumption.
A team led by T. Anuradha, District
Designated Officer, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department
recently took samples from companies located in Salem city, Ayodhiyapattinam,
Panamarathupatti, Gangavalli and Thammampatti.
Samples were sent to the Food Analysis
Laboratory in Chennai that revealed that the sago which is half-white when
natural, is mixed with chemicals to give more whiteness.
Notices
Hence notices were issued to the companies
found manufacturing adulterated products.
She told The Hindu that manufacturers
can go for appeal with Referral Laboratory within 30 days and the second sample
would be sent for testing. If no appeal is made, with the consent of the Food
Safety Commissioner, a case would be filed for manufacturing, distributing
adulterated food and also for misbranding, they added.
FSSAI officials said that sago is mainly used
for preparing pasta, bakery products and also to make value added products.
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