Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has intensified food safety inspections in Margao and Verna to prevent unsafe meat products from reaching consumers and protect public health across Goa.
During an inspection at Margao Railway Station, FDA officials intercepted a vehicle carrying 700 kg of chicken valued at ₹1,36,500. The consignment had been transported from Delhi in thermocol boxes without the required temperature control and had remained in transit for nearly 36 hours. The food business operator concerned gave an undertaking for the destruction of the entire consignment in the interest of public health.
In a separate inspection at a cold storage unit in Verna, another 1,750 kg of chicken was destroyed after officials found that the products lacked proper labelling and supporting purchase records.
The two operations resulted in the destruction of a total of 2,450 kg of chicken as part of the FDA’s efforts to ensure food safety and prevent the distribution of potentially unsafe meat products.
Rane reiterated that surveillance and inspections will remain stringent across Goa and warned that firm action will be taken against unsafe food handling and practices that could endanger public health.
He emphasised that protecting the health and safety of every Goan remains a priority and that the department will continue taking necessary measures to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
