| Abstract: |
A series of raids conducted by Food Safety and Vigilance officials at godowns and small-scale food processing units has brought to light the trend of adulterated, inferior quality food items, edible oil and artificially ripened fruits being supplied to the city markets on a large scale. The shocking revelations that emerged during the raids puts to question how safe the provisions available in the city markets are. A few days ago, vigilance officials exposed a gang that has been supplying papayas ripened artificially using harmful chemical Ethephon for the last one and a half years. There is more to it. |
