Karnataka Food Safety Officials Find Violations in Railway Canteens
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration inspected 36 railway stations and 112 food establishments to evaluate safety and hygiene standards. Officials discovered expired dairy products, unpermitted synthetic dyes, and poor storage practices, including the use of non-food-grade plastic for food items. While hygiene issues were flagged at multiple locations, including Haveri and Mysuru stations, pantry facilities on Vande Bharat express trains were found to be clean. The agency plans to share these findings with railway authorities to initiate legal action against the non-compliant operators. South Western Railway officials stated they are currently collecting information regarding the inspection results.
Why it matters
The findings expose significant health risks for rail passengers in Karnataka, prompting potential legal action and stricter oversight of food quality across state railway premises.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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