Vadodara: The health department of Karamsad-Anand Municipal Corporation imposed a penalty of Rs 25,000 on Shiv Dughdhalay near Ganesh Chowkdi after an inspection found expired products at the outlet.The civic body’s health team conducted an inspection at the dairy outlet as part of its drive to check the quality of food products sold in the city and safeguard public health. During the inspection, officials found products that had crossed their expiry dates stored at the premises.Taking note of the violation, the officials collected Rs 25,000 from the outlet as an administrative charge. The shop operator was also instructed to ensure that such lapses do not recur.The municipal corporation said it would continue inspections of food establishments across its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety requirements. It also urged food business operators to maintain cleanliness and immediately dispose of products that have crossed their expiry dates, warning that negligence compromising public health would not be tolerated.
