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Expired Bread Used in Sandwiches at Bhopal Govt Ayurvedic College Canteen, Inspection Finds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:33 AM
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A food safety inspection at Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurvedic College in Bhopal uncovered the use of expired bread and rotten onions in sandwiches served at its canteen.
The Food Safety Department's recent inspection of the canteens at Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurvedic College in Bhopal revealed serious lapses in hygiene and food quality. Inspectors found that a sandwich preparation line was using bread that had expired roughly ten days earlier. In addition, onions that showed clear signs of spoilage were discovered among the ingredients.
The department's report highlighted that the expired bread had not been removed from inventory and was still being served to students and staff. The presence of rotten onions further indicated inadequate storage and monitoring practices within the canteen.
College authorities have been instructed to halt the sale of the compromised items immediately and to conduct a thorough review of all food supplies. The inspection team recommended a comprehensive audit of procurement procedures and stricter adherence to food safety standards to prevent recurrence.
The findings have raised concerns among parents and the local community about the safety of meals provided in government-run educational institutions. Officials from the health department are expected to conduct follow‑up checks to ensure compliance with regulatory norms.
The department's report highlighted that the expired bread had not been removed from inventory and was still being served to students and staff. The presence of rotten onions further indicated inadequate storage and monitoring practices within the canteen.
College authorities have been instructed to halt the sale of the compromised items immediately and to conduct a thorough review of all food supplies. The inspection team recommended a comprehensive audit of procurement procedures and stricter adherence to food safety standards to prevent recurrence.
The findings have raised concerns among parents and the local community about the safety of meals provided in government-run educational institutions. Officials from the health department are expected to conduct follow‑up checks to ensure compliance with regulatory norms.