Ensure The Security Of Takjil Distribution BPOM Conducts Sample Test In Two Locations

Maluku BPOM officers test takjil samples to ensure the safety of food consumed by the public/Photo: Antara

AMBON - The Maluku Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) conducted a takjil sample test at two locations in Ambon City to ensure food safety for the community. All of the ones we tested were negative for hazardous materials," said Head of BPOM Maluku, Hermanto, in Ambon, Wednesday April 6. A total of 18 of the 33 samples taken in the Al Fatah Grand Mosque area and 15 samples in Batu Merah, have been tested for chemical parameters, namely borax, formalin, rhodamine b, and methanyl yellow. A total of 10 samples will be tested microbiologically in the BPOM laboratory to test bacteria e. - coli to ensure hygiene elements, including the use of water and raw materials. Head of Ambon City Health Office Wendy Pelupessy said the takjil supervision was carried out together with BPOM and Disperindag so that people eat healthy food and are free from hazardous materials and contamination due to bacteria. This means that public awareness or takjil sellers are good," he said.