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Cockroaches, expired food found in Karnataka government canteens
Karnataka’s Food Safety Department found cockroach infestations at canteens in the Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha premises during a statewide inspection drive, India Today reports. Officials found cockroaches on plates and in…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka’s Food Safety Department found cockroach infestations at canteens in the Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha premises during a statewide inspection drive, India Today reports. Officials found cockroaches on plates and in kitchen areas, while the Mallige Hotel used by legislators lacked pest-control measures.
Inspections at Arogya Soudha, the health department headquarters, also found expired idli rava and coconut powder stored in unhygienic conditions. Officials inspected Indira canteens and food delivery warehouses, and sealed a Zepto facility in Gottigere over hygiene, misbranding and labelling violations. Health Minister U.T. Khader said checks will extend to hostels, paying guest accommodation and public canteens.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy claim that poor hygiene is confined to cheap eateries is difficult to defend when government premises face the same scrutiny. But one inspection should not become proof that every canteen or delivery warehouse is unsafe. The administration must publish test results, penalties and follow-up dates, not just raid reports. The clearest measure will be whether the sealed Zepto facility and the cited government kitchens pass their next inspection.
Sources (2): indiatoday.in, indiatvnews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
