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In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Government is deploying Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) islandwide to assess food safety conditions in hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, food storage facilities, and processing plants.
According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, several food establishments across the most severely affected parishes have sustained extensive damage due to flooding.
This has led to widespread and prolonged power outages, resulting in the spoilage of perishable food items and posing a significant risk to public health.
Consequently, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the deployment of Public Health Inspectors is intended to protect consumers and prevent foodborne illnesses during the recovery period.
