A retail outlet in the Harmu Bypass Road area of Ranchi has been penalised Rs 10,000 for allegedly selling expired food items. The action came after a team from the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) conducted a surprise inspection at the outlet.
Surprise Inspection Uncovers Violations
The civic body's food inspection team carried out a sudden check at Daily Mart and detected several products that had crossed their validity period. The expired items were immediately seized and removed from the shelves to prevent any possibility of sale to consumers.
Routine Food Safety Enforcement
Officials stated that the inspection was part of routine food safety enforcement measures being undertaken across the city. The store management was directed to maintain stricter inventory checks and ensure that all goods on sale meet the prescribed food safety standards. The RMC emphasised that such inspections would continue and strict action would be taken against violators.
“Inspections will continue and action will be taken against violators,” an RMC spokesperson said. The fine of Rs 10,000 was imposed on the outlet for the violation, sending a clear message to other retailers about the importance of adhering to food safety norms.
