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Food
Bhopal Food Safety Dept. probes school‑college messes after lizards found in food
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:52 PM
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After reports of insects and lizards in hostel meals, Bhopal’s food safety department has dispatched two teams to inspect canteens and messes at schools and colleges.
Reports surfaced that insects and lizards were found in meals served at hostel messes in Bhopal, prompting the state’s food safety department to act swiftly. Two inspection teams have been deployed to examine canteens and mess facilities across schools and colleges in the city. The teams will assess food quality, hygiene practices, storage conditions and pest control measures to ensure compliance with safety standards.