Rampant circulation of substandard food items in market
Summary
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control found substandard and harmful food products including croissants with excessive trans-fat, date puffs, masala powder, and milk being sold in the market, raising serious public health concerns.
Key Points
- A batch of croissants from Nanglo Bakery contained excessive trans-fat exceeding the legal limit, posing health risks.
- Several food products including date puffs and Chickmas Mix Masala Powder were found to be substandard, leading to recalls.
- Milk quality was compromised due to improper collection and storage practices, affecting consumer safety.
- The new Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2024, provides stricter regulations and penalties to improve food safety, but effective enforcement remains a challenge.
