Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- The recent spate of food safety violations in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has revealed another reality: even vegetarian food cannot be assumed safe. For weeks, the focus had been on rotten meat and chicken being sold to unsuspecting consumers, prompting the government to issue a directive mandating compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines. This directive extends across the entire food supply chain, requiring strict standards in storage, packaging, handling and labeling. The intention was to restore public confidence and curb the circulation of unsafe animal products. Yet, the latest enforcement action in Jammu shows that vegetarian items such as paneer and cookin...