{
  "id": 15835673,
  "title": "Hygiene lapses at Delhi sweet shops",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/hygiene-lapses-at-delhi-sweet-shops",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-21T01:10:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/ahead-of-festive-season-delhi-food-safety-drive-flags-hygiene-lapses-at-sweet-units-samples-sent-for-lab-testing/articleshow/135079232.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi's Food Safety Department has uncovered hygiene and food-handling issues at numerous sweet manufacturing units and shops in the city ahead of the festive season, according to officials. Inspections revealed problems with cleanliness, food storage, pest control, and adherence to safety protocols. Some sweet houses were found with insects and signs of pest activity in storage areas, while employees were seen handling food without gloves. Further flags included missing FSSAI licence displays, insufficient food-handler training, incorrect labelling, and a lack of necessary testing records. Food samples from various establishments, including those in Chandni Chowk, Narela, Naraina, and Okhla, were collected for laboratory analysis. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that public health must not be compromised during the celebrations, and stressed that food businesses must adhere to hygiene standards and ensure safe storage, proper handling, and quality of food products. Further action will be determined based on laboratory test results.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}