South Jakarta Health Office Calls 324 Takjil Samples Safe From Hazardous Substances

JAKARTA In order to maintain public health during the month of Ramadan, the South Jakarta City Administration Health Office conducted routine supervision of takjil that was being peddled in various regions. The results of the examination carried out showed that as many as 324 takjil samples were declared negative for hazardous foodstuffs.

Head of the South Jakarta Health Sub-dept., Yudi Dimyati, stated that this examination was carried out by involving 10 sub-district health centers in the South Jakarta area. This supervision aims to ensure that the food consumed by the public when breaking the fast is safe from harmful materials such as formalin, bolaks, and textile dyes.

"We have examined as many as 324 takjil samples and it is confirmed that the results are negative for hazardous foodstuffs," said Yudi Dimyati, quoting ANTARA, Thursday, January 13.

The examination was carried out in various regions with the following details: 21 samples in Cilandak, 30 samples in Jagakarsa, 12 samples in Kebayoran Baru, 8 samples in Kebayoran Lama, 5 samples in Mampang Prapatan, 76 samples in Pasar Minggu, 24 samples in Setiabudi, 120 samples in Pancoran, 20 samples in Pesanggrahan, and 8 samples in Tebet.

This supervision process is still ongoing during Ramadan until March 20. The local government also urges traders to maintain the cleanliness and quality of the food being sold. This aims to ensure that people get food that is suitable for consumption and safe for health.

"Make sure the food ingredients used are fresh, do not expire, and avoid the use of hazardous additional ingredients," said Yudi Dimyati.

In addition, the public is also advised to be more careful in choosing foods that are safe and clean. People are expected not to be tempted by cheap prices or attractive appearances that may ignore health aspects.

As a form of appreciation, the South Jakarta Administrative City Government through the Health Office provides special stickers to traders who are willing to take part in coaching by the Puskesmas. It is hoped that with the sticker, it will be easier for the public to identify places where takjil is sold that are safe for consumption.

This strict supervision is expected to prevent the circulation of takjil which contains dangerous materials and provide a sense of security for the community in carrying out fasting during Ramadan.