Health dept., Kochi Corporation to conduct inspections at water bottling units
E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city
The Health department and Kochi Corporation are set to inspect water bottling units after E. coli bacteria was found in drinking water samples from roadside eateries. E. coli was identified in five samples collected from eateries in Kaloor, Vyttila, and Thammanam, with one water sample from a borewell also testing positive. Health officials are concerned about the quality of water and have launched awareness campaigns urging consumers to drink boiled water only.
Over 60 outlets were inspected in two months as part of a food safety drive involving the Health department, Food Safety wing, Kochi Corporation's Health wing, and police. Inspections will continue three times a week during festive season. Corporation Health officer G. Krishnakumar stated that while there is no clear source of bacterial contamination, they plan to meet vendors distributing bottled water.
They aim to locate the source of the water by tracking down bottling centers through information from hoteliers.
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