Mysuru, March 3 -- Days after the Karnataka Food Safety Department banned the use of plastic sheets in idli preparation at hotels, roadside eateries and food stalls, officials have launched a crackdown to enforce the ban.

Led by Dr. Ravindra and Kantharaju, the city and district Food Safety Officers have formed a 20-member team to conduct inspections and raids across Mysuru. Over the past week, food safety officers from every taluk have inspected 59 hotels and small canteens to ensure compliance with the ban.

This morning, the raids were continued at Saraswathipuram and Kukkarahalli areas where a lot of street vendors serve breakfast.

During these inspections, eight establishments were found violating the rule by using plastic sheets w...