Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): The Food Safety Department raided the Ice Cream Factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district on Saturday.
The Siddhivinayak factory was allegedly operating in extremely dirty and unhealthy conditions.
A video has surfaced, which shows the icecream being prepared in very unhygenic conditions, as the ice cream packets are kept opened and the batter is kept in dirty buckets, in dirty surroundings.
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During the raid, officials found that the ice cream factory did not have a valid license and was not following basic hygiene rules. Ice cream was reportedly being prepared in very unhygienic conditions, making it unsafe for consumption.
Speaking about the action, Indore Collector Shivam Verma said that the district administration has been continuously taking strict action against adulterators following the instructions of the Chief Minister.
He said that there has been a decline in quality standards, and the administration is making every effort to ensure proper cleanliness and hygiene is maintained. He said this is why such action is being taken and similar strict action will continue in the future as well.
The Collector further stated that the factory did not have a valid licence, and the conditions in which the ice cream was being prepared were completely unsafe for public health.
The administration sealed the factory after the inspection. Materials found at the spot were confiscated, and samples of the products were collected for testing.
Officials said further investigation and legal action are currently underway.
