Food Safety Probe Finds Oil‑Stained Brushes and Injured Staff at Shaheed Bhagat Singh University Canteen in Firozpur

The Punjab Food Safety Department conducted an unannounced inspection of the Gautam Canteen at Shaheed Bhagat Singh University in Firozpur, aiming to verify that students receive hygienic and safe meals. Inspectors entered the facility during operating hours and began a routine check of kitchen practices and equipment.
During the visit, officials observed that brushes used for painting or maintenance were smeared with oil, a clear breach of food‑handling standards. In addition, several kitchen workers were found with cuts on their fingers, raising concerns about cross‑contamination risks.
The team also discovered a discrepancy in the billing records, described as a "cut invoice," suggesting possible irregularities in expense reporting. The department has issued a notice to the university demanding corrective action and a follow‑up audit within a stipulated period.
University authorities have acknowledged the findings and pledged to replace the contaminated equipment, provide medical attention to affected staff, and regularise financial documentation to comply with food‑safety regulations.