Jammu,
In the ongoing drive against the menace of adulteration in the commonly used
food items, the team of Food Safety Officers along with other field staff under
the supervision of Dr. Mohd. Saleem Khan Health Officer had lifted 07 samples
of different food articles viz two samples of Suji, one of Mustard Oil, One of
Refined Soyabean Oil, one of Turmeric Powder, one of Biscuits, & one of
sugar lifted from ICDS Projects Roop Nagar & Gandhi Nagar Jammu and from
Centers at Gandhi Nagar & Karan Nagar area and sent to the food analyst
Jammu for detecting their standards of purity. Till date reports of five samples
have been received from Food Analyst Jammu which shows that four samples i.e.
Suji, Turmeric Powder, & Mustard Oil conforms to the standards and one
sample of Refined Soyabean Oil (Golden Brand) bearing batch no.06 lifted from
ICDS Project Gandhi Nagar Jammu has been reported as Substandard as per the
report of Food Analyst Jammu. Reports of two samples i.e. Biscuits & Sugar
are still awaited. Besides, 81(Eighty One) Tins of Refined Soyabean Oil (Golden
Brand) bearing batch no. 06 have also been seized. The I/c Store of C.D.P.O.
Office Gandhi Nagar Jammu, and the Manufacturer M/s Chenab Agro Chemical Ltd.
Works, SICOP Industrial Estate Kathua were also intimated regarding the report
of Food Analyst under rule. Further course of action will be initiated under
FSS Act, 2006.Moreover the premises of M/s Jhelum Enterprises Amphalla Jammu
who is the Supplier of Refined Soyabean Oil ( Golden Brand) was also inspected.
The Municipal Veterinary Officer along with field staff on the directions of
Commissioner, JMC conducted a drive as per the demand of residents of Barnai,
Bantalab, Subash Nagar, Roop Nagar area. While checking meat shops, 10 KG of
substandard/unstamped meat has been discarded on spot and fine to the tune of
Rs. 3000/- has been realized from the defaulters. The drive will remain
continue in near future against all the meat shopkeepers running in the market
are strictly warned and directed to ensure the supply of good quality of meat
to the Citizens of Jammu City.
JMC appeals to all the Shopkeepers/vendors especially those dealing with meat shops to maintain hygienic environment and make available quality products to the consumers
JMC appeals to all the Shopkeepers/vendors especially those dealing with meat shops to maintain hygienic environment and make available quality products to the consumers
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