FDCA raids Shiv Food Products facility in Navsari
Over 3000 kg of ‘adulterated ghee‘ during raids at a facility in Gujarat‘s Navsari on Sunday.
Authorities have also confiscated palm oil, which is believed to have been mixed with the ghee to cut costs. The raid resulted in the seizure of goods worth around Rs.14 lakh.
The brand involved, Sukhwant, is now under scrutiny for selling adulterated products.
Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) raided the locations after receiving actionable intelligence about the malpractices at the facility of Shiv Food Products in Onchi village of Navsari district.
During the operation, authorities took eight samples of the adulterated ghee for laboratory testing to confirm the presence of palm oil. They found 10 containers of palm oil on the premises.
Gujarat FDCA Commissioner H G Koshia emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of pure and safe food products for the citizens. He affirmed that legal action would follow the lab results.
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apart from reforms and jihad and corruption, adulteration is the most dangerous problem our country is facing. govt should bring strict laws and high penalty and amount for such crimes. it spoils the health of the Nation. Jai Bharat.