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Jaipur CMHO Second Dr. Manish Mittal Appointed APO After Unsafe Kesar Sweet Sample
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:39 AM
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Following an unsafe sample of Kesar sweets’ kaju katli, the Rajasthan Health Department has appointed Dr. Manish Mittal, the second CMHO of Jaipur, as Assistant Public Officer to oversee the investigation.
The Rajasthan Health Department announced that Dr. Manish Mittal, the second Chief Medical Health Officer of Jaipur, has been appointed as Assistant Public Officer following a delay in action after an unsafe sample of Kesar sweets’ kaju katli was reported.
The sample, collected from a local confectionery, tested positive for contaminants that could pose health risks to consumers.
Despite the findings, the department faced criticism for its delayed response, prompting higher authorities to intervene.
In the new role, Dr. Mittal will lead the investigation and coordinate with food safety agencies to ensure compliance and protect public health.
The sample, collected from a local confectionery, tested positive for contaminants that could pose health risks to consumers.
Despite the findings, the department faced criticism for its delayed response, prompting higher authorities to intervene.
In the new role, Dr. Mittal will lead the investigation and coordinate with food safety agencies to ensure compliance and protect public health.