Cuttack, Nov 8: In a proactive move to ensure public health and food safety, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Health Department launched a surprise inspection today at the Baliyatra ground. The operation targeted food stalls suspected of selling adulterated and stale items.

Led by the CMC Health Officer and the Food Safety Officer’s team, officials combed through various stalls and seized large quantities of stale food, which were immediately destroyed. Several vendors were fined for violating food safety norms, and samples of confiscated items have been sent for quality testing.

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Authorities confirmed that such inspections will continue throughout the festival to safeguard visitors from health hazards. The CMC Health Department emphasised its commitment to maintaining hygiene standards and warned vendors against compromising food quality.