Daijiworld Media Network
Mumbai, Jun 1: In a video that went viral in social media, an Idli vendor at Borivali Railway station in Mumbai was seen using tap water from toilet to make Chutney. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched investigation in this case.
In the widely circulated video, the idli vendor who runs a stall in the Borivali railway station can be seen fetching water from a toilet to prepare chutney which is served as accompaniment with the dish. However, the 45 second video does not mention the time or date of the incident.
The Food and Drug administration has issued a public warning against using Tap water which could be contaminated and lead to serious health issues. Shailesh Yadav of the FDA branch in Mumbai said "The video has come to our knowledge. We will conduct an inquiry against him as well as others, who use such methods to do business. Such water is not healthy for consumption. People may get affected".
He also said "When the person is caught, his license will be checked and if any sample is found, it will be seized and then necessary action will be taken. We have seen the video. We have to check which place the video was shot at. Action as necessary will be taken after the probe."