5 tons of papaya fruits coated with chemicals seized in Koyambedu market
Posted on: 24/Apr/2018 11:29:52 AM
When the officials from the Department of Food conducted a check in the Chennai Koyambedu wholesale supermarket, 5 tons of chemical-coated papaya fruits were found and seized.
Hordes of traders and public come to buy fruits, vegetables, and flowers to the Chennai Koyambedu wholesale market as it the largest market in Asia and the prices are considerably lower.
However, complaints were being received by the Department of Food that the traders indulge in giving chemical coats to the fruits in order to preserve them for longer periods.
In this scenario, the officials from the Department of Food conducted a check in the Chennai Koyambedu wholesale market.
One of the shops checked had 5 tons of papaya fruits coated with chemicals.
The officials immediately sealed 2 shops which had violated the rules and regulations.
