Food vendors asked to maintain hygiene standards

Hoshiarpur, January 11

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District Health Officer Dr Lakhvir Singh has issued a warning to the food business operators (FBOs) selling eatables in Food Street, Hoshiarpur.

Dr Lakhvir Singh along with his food safety team conducted a surprise inspection of the Food Street. He laid stress on improving cleanliness and providing quality and hygienic food items. He also distributed caps, gloves and masks to the street vendors and warned that if they were caught selling food items without them, then strict action will be taken. Food Safety Officer Vivek Kumar Ram Lubhaya and Gurvinder Shane from the media wing were also present on the occasion.

The District Health Officer said that viral infection was spreading and three cases of swine flu had been reported in the district. He said that when Food Street was started, the FBOs were given regular training about meeting food safety standards but its impact was short-lived. The DHO appealed to the people that they should object to the street vendors, dhaba workers and shopkeepers if they do not have a copy of the food safety licence, caps, gloves and face mask. If someone does not follow food safety standards, then they should not buy eatables from them, he added.