What illegal substances were found in the paneer seized in Surat?

The seized paneer was found to be produced using hazardous industrial acids and Palmolein oil.

How much toxic paneer was confiscated in the Surat raid?

Approximately 1,401 kilograms of toxic paneer, valued at Rs 28,44,170, were confiscated.

What are the health risks associated with consuming paneer made with industrial chemicals?

Consuming paneer made with industrial chemicals can lead to severe health issues including food poisoning, gastrointestinal infections, liver and kidney damage, and potentially kidney failure.

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Toxic Paneer Poisoning Surat: 1,400 kg Seized

6 Apr

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Summary

1,401 kg of toxic paneer worth over Rs 28 lakh seized in Surat.
Illegal unit used industrial acids and Palmolein oil for production.
The racket operated unhygienically for two years, supplying 400 kg daily.

Toxic Paneer Poisoning Surat: 1,400 kg Seized

A significant health hazard was uncovered in Surat, Gujarat, following a raid on an illegal paneer manufacturing unit in the Pandesara area on March 3, 2026. Officials discovered paneer being produced with hazardous industrial acids and Palmolein oil, a stark contrast to typical food-grade ingredients.

During the operation, about 1,401 kilograms of paneer, stored in unsanitary conditions, along with Palmolein oil, chemicals, and machinery, were confiscated. The total value of seized materials amounted to Rs 28,44,170. Laboratory tests confirmed the paneer was sub-standard and a grave risk to public health.