Dead Mouse Found Inside Sealed Khatta Meetha Namkeen Packet in Kanpur Dehat, Probe Launched
Food safety authorities in Kanpur Dehat have launched an official investigation after a resident allegedly discovered a dead baby rat inside a sealed packet of branded Khatta Meetha namkeen purchased from a local grocery store.
Food safety authorities in Kanpur Dehat have launched an official investigation after a resident allegedly discovered a dead baby rat inside a sealed packet of branded Khatta Meetha namkeen purchased from a local grocery store. The incident occurred in the Rajpur town of the district when Javed Khan, a resident of Nai Basti, bought an ₹80 packet of snacks meant for children from a shop along Mughal Road. Khan stated that he opened the packet outside the store and began eating before spotting the dead rodent mixed in with the food.
Following the discovery, Khan confronted the shopkeeper and showed him the contaminated packet in front of onlookers. Emphasizing the potential health hazards had the contaminated product been consumed without notice, he formally requested urgent action from the local administration. Taking note of the complaint, the Food Safety Department dispatched an inspection team to examine the site and gather samples. Dead Mouse Found in Barbeque Nation Veg Meal Box? Prayagraj Man Visiting Mumbai Claims To Get Hospitalised After Eating Contaminated Food, Shares Photos Online.
"The matter of a dead baby rat being found inside a packet of snacks has come to my notice," said Ram Avtar, Additional Food Commissioner for Kanpur Dehat. "I have sent a team along with the Regional Food Officer to investigate the matter. After the investigation, a notice will be issued to the owners of the company whose product is involved, if required."
Dead Rat Allegedly Found in Sealed Namkeen Packet in Kanpur
Dead Baby Rat Allegedly Found Inside Branded Namkeen Packet in UP's Kanpur Dehat; Food Safety Department Initiates Probe
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The ongoing probe will evaluate the product’s batch details, packaging process, and supply chain conditions to determine whether the contamination took place during manufacturing, packaging, or subsequent handling and storage. Further regulatory action will be taken based on the team's final findings.
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