Lucknow, Aug. 14 -- A bakery near Qaiserbagh Bus Station, M/s Globe Bakers and Cafe, was shut immediately after a surprise inspection revealed unhygienic conditions and the presence of expired and contaminated food items.

Acting under the direction of the assistant commissioner, food (Division II), a joint team of food safety officers conducted a detailed inspection of the establishment on Thursday where they found filth, dead flies, mosquitoes inside several food items which could have posed a severe threat to the health of consumers.

The team destroyed 100 pieces of Rasgulla, 70 pieces of Chhena Rasgulla, 100 pieces of Kalajam, 75 pieces of Rasmalai, 1 kg cake. Additionally, a large quantity of expired food was seized, such as 3 kg Ka...