Diarrhoea scare: Hotels, sweet shops raided, fined in Bhadrak’s Basudevpur

In response to the rising concerns over food safety amid the spread of diarrhoea, the Basudevpur administration in Bhadrak district has launched a preventive crackdown on hotels and food stalls operating within the municipal limits.

A joint team comprising officials from the District Food Safety Department, the Basudevpur Tehsildar’s office, and the Basudevpur Municipality conducted surprise raids at various eateries and market areas. 

The drive focused on checking the quality of food, water, and spices being used in the preparation and sale of food items.

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During the inspection, two hotels were found using substandard ingredients, contaminated water, and adulterated spices. They were slapped with fines of Rs 10,000 each.

Additionally, a sweet shop was fined several thousand rupees for similar violations.

Authorities have also issued strict advisories to shop owners to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in their establishments to prevent any further public health risk. The administration has warned of stricter action in future checks if norms are not followed.