Following up on a complaint, a task force inspected the hospital canteen on October 8. Serious food safety violations were discovered at the location.
The task force noted hygiene problems and lack of records among other issues at these establishments. They also found them to be exposed to the outside environment.
The FDCA's special squad from Gandhinagar acted on a confidential tip-off. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the adulteration and its potential health risks.
As many as 1766 food safety raids have been carried out across Kerala and nine shops have been closed for selling adulterated food articles during Onam season.