Uttar Pradesh: Dead Rat Found in Sealed Branded Namkeen Packet in Kanpur Dehat (Video)

A food safety concern has emerged in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat after a consumer reportedly found a dead rat inside a sealed packet of Bikanervala Navratna mixture namkeen. The packet was purchased from a grocery store on Mughal Road, following which a complaint was filed and a video of the alleged incident surfaced online. The Food Safety Department has since issued a notice to the manufacturer and ordered an on-the-spot inspection, India Today reported.

Complaint Triggers Food Safety Probe

According to the report, the consumer raised the complaint after discovering the alleged foreign object inside the packaged snack. A video showing the packet and its contents subsequently went viral, prompting authorities to take action. Following the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department in Uttar Pradesh began investigating the matter and issued a notice to the manufacturer. Viral Video: Dead Cockroach Found in Dish at the Food Town in Mumbai, Customer Files Complaint.

Dead Rat Found in Sealed Branded Namkeen Packet in Kanpur Dehat

Inspection Team Sent to the Spot

A regional food safety inspection team was sent to the location to examine the circumstances surrounding the complaint. Officials are also recording statements from witnesses and questioning representatives of the company as part of the inquiry. The investigation is intended to determine how a dead rat could allegedly have been present inside a sealed packet and whether food safety regulations were violated.

Questions Over Packaged Food Hygiene

The incident has raised concerns over hygiene and quality-control standards in the packaged food sector. While the presence of a dead rat has been reported by the consumer, the circumstances surrounding the alleged contamination are still being investigated by authorities. Kanpur Shocker: Man Dies by Suicide on Daughter’s Birthday After Dispute Over Alcohol Consumption.

The Food Safety Department's inspection and further examination of the product and manufacturing process will be important in establishing the facts and determining any regulatory action.

Manufacturer Asked to Respond

The notice issued to the manufacturer forms part of the department's inquiry into the complaint. Officials are examining the available evidence and seeking information from the company as they assess compliance with food safety requirements. Further action is expected after the inspection and investigation establish the circumstances of the alleged contamination.

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