Food Safety Scrutiny: Unpacking the Buckwheat Flour Incident in Delhi
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan addresses a food poisoning incident in northwest Delhi impacting 200 individuals who consumed buckwheat flour during Navratri fasting. An investigation, despite being outside his purview, will ensure no compromise on food quality. The situation highlights the critical need for food safety vigilance.
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On Tuesday, Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan announced an investigation into a food poisoning incident in northwest Delhi. Around 200 people were affected after consuming buckwheat flour, commonly used during Navratri fasting.
At a media briefing related to the upcoming World Food India event, Paswan acknowledged that while his ministry does not directly oversee such issues, it remains committed to investigating any case of compromised food quality. Areas impacted by the incident include Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, and others.
The government ensured that medical teams provided prompt care to those affected. Paswan stressed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards food safety violations and criticized profit-driven practices endangering public health. Despite the challenge, Paswan guarantees a thorough investigation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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