 Are all delicious and very special Tirupati laddus safe?
Tirupati Laddus
It has come under scanner as FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has asked the Commissioner of Food Safety, Andhra Pradesh, to investigate into certification and alleged violation of food safety norms by TTD in making of laddus following a petition by a city-based activist detailing on alleged lapses – finding of nut, bolt, key chain, and pan parag covers in laddus.
This comes after a petition by one T Narasimha Murthy to FSSAI seeking an investigation. FSSAI directive to AP government has triggered a debate, if at all, the delicious and all-famous laddus are safe. It will be tested for quality and certification, and other norms as specified by Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Murthy states.
In a communique to the Commissioner of Food Safety and also Executive Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, on a complaint on non-adherence of food safety norms by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, on August 1 FSSAI had written, “I’m directed to enclose herewith a copy of complaint received from Shri T Narasimha Murthy regarding gross violation of food safety norms at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). The complaint is self-explanatory. You are requested to investigate the matter and take action as deemed appropriate under intimation to this office.â€
At a time when laddus as prasadam are a synonym to Tirupati and lord VenkatesÂhÂwara/Balaji, for the unique taste of having been made of pure ghee, and known worldwide, the petition has triggered the debate.
