Food Safety Action on Packaged Drinking Water Units
Food safety officials checked 45 packaged drinking water units across the state and issued notices to 24 of them. Thirty-two water samples were sent for testing. Misbranded water was seized in Mysuru and Davangere, and one unit in Mulbagal was shut down.
Context
Context: Packaged drinking water is sold in bottles and jars and is often chosen where tap water quality is a concern. Regulators such as the Food Safety department check labels, hygiene and quality, and lab testing can take time before results are known.
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