DHO inspects egg wholesalers’ shops

Food Safety Officer Vivek Kumar and his team, led by District Health Officer Dr Jatinder Bhatia, inspected the shops of egg wholesalers in Hoshiarpur city to ensure the health and safety of the public. During the inspection, several eggs were found to be broken and were destroyed on the spot.

Dr Jatinder Bhatia instructed the vendors not to sell broken or cracked eggs, emphasising that all eggs sold should be clean and free from dirt. He also highlighted that the areas where eggs are stored must be kept completely clean.

Dr Bhatia further stressed that vendors without licenses must obtain them as soon as possible. “It is essential for all food vendors to comply with FSSAI regulations to ensure that only clean and safe food is available to the public,” he said. He also warned that no one compromising public health would be spared. Arvinder Singh and Ram Lubhaya were also present in the inspection team.