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Diwali Ghee Hoard Seized: 8,136 kg Adulterated Fat Found
20 Oct
Summary
- 8,136 kg of adulterated ghee worth Rs 42 lakh seized.
- Raid conducted on Chaalisa Foods unit following a citizen complaint.
- Seized ghee was awaiting packaging for festive season distribution.
In a significant operation ahead of the Diwali festive season, food safety authorities in Vadodara confiscated 8,136 kg of adulterated ghee. The estimated value of the seized product is Rs 42 lakh. The raid occurred on Sunday evening at Chaalisa Foods in Por GIDC, prompted by specific information from a citizen.
Officials discovered 5,200 kg of adulterated ghee in tanks ready for packaging, valued at Rs 26 lakh. Additionally, 2,936 kg of ghee, already packaged under different brand names, was detained, with an approximate value of Rs 16 lakh. Samples have been sent for laboratory analysis.
Further administrative and criminal proceedings will commence based on the laboratory results. The food department has announced intensified inspections throughout the festive period to prevent the distribution of substandard food items and ensure public health and safety.
