Kathmandu's Bagmati Sweets Sealed After Selling Contaminated Food
Summary
Kathmandu's Bagmati Sweets Pvt. Ltd. has been sealed by the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control for selling maggot-infested and foul-smelling snacks, violating government health orders.
Key Points
- The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control sealed Bagmati Sweets Pvt. Ltd. for selling contaminated snacks.
- Complaints received on Chaitra 30 about maggots and foul odor prompted an investigation and halt to production.
- Despite directives, the company was found supplying contaminated snacks to institutions including Tribhuvan University and Chalnakhel Hospital.
- Legal action is underway under the Food Hygiene and Quality Act, and monitoring of such businesses will be intensified.
