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Flies in Rasgullas: Noida Food Officials Seize Sweets Before Festival
3 Nov
Summary
- Over 360 kg of contaminated rasgullas were destroyed by food safety officials.
- Insects like flies and mosquitoes were found in some rasgulla batches.
- Nine samples of sweets and dairy products were sent for laboratory testing.
Noida's Food Safety Department has taken decisive action ahead of Diwali, destroying approximately 360 kg of contaminated rasgullas. Inspections revealed the presence of flies and mosquitoes in some batches, prompting the destruction of the tainted sweets. This move is part of a larger crackdown on adulterated and contaminated food products.
Officials collected nine samples from various sweet shops and manufacturing units. These samples include milk, chena, rasgullas, kesar chamcham, laddus, boondi laddus, and doda barfi. They have been sent for laboratory testing to determine their safety for consumption. The department has also instructed sweet shop owners to source ingredients only from licensed suppliers and verify product details.
The inspection drive, initiated on the District Magistrate's instructions, will continue until Diwali. This proactive measure aims to safeguard consumers from consuming unsafe food items during the festive period.
