New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- More than 400kg of food items in violation of established safety rules were destroyed as part of the Delhi government's food safety department (FSD) raids as it has stepped up enforcement during the ongoing festive season.

In surprise raids conducted on Saturday at 13 premises in Nihal Vihar, including unlicensed sweet-making units, manufacturers, and sweet shops, 402kg of food items were destroyed.

The teams examined unhygienic manufacturing practices and the conditions in which food items were handled and stored. "Around 402 kg of food items were destroyed, including 265 kg of rasgullas, 45 kg of chhena, 80 kg of milk cake and 12 kg of grated coconut. The teams also collected 14 samples for testing. These include...