Food Safety Officials Inspect Kudpies Foods Unit in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Food safety officials inspected the Kudpies Foods manufacturing unit near Kadri Temple in Mangaluru on Saturday to assess hygiene and food safety standards.
During the inspection, officials observed hygiene deficiencies and issued a notice to the establishment. Officials seized, sealed, and sent certain halwa and date-based products for laboratory testing after concerns arose about the preparation conditions.
Officials advised the establishment to maintain appropriate food safety standards, particularly during the festive season, and follow necessary precautions to prevent food contamination and foodborne illnesses.
They also directed management to address drainage system issues and take measures to prevent insects, cockroaches, and rodents from entering the food production area.
Officials instructed the establishment to thoroughly clean the manufacturing unit and maintain proper hygiene standards during food preparation. Materials identified during the inspection were also seized and sealed.
The inspection was conducted on the instructions of Health Minister U.T. Khader by a team led by District Food Safety Designated Officer Dr. Praveen Kumar C.H.