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Spice Raid Ahead of Holi: Thousands of Kgs Seized
24 Feb
Summary
- Over 2,300 kg of red chilli powder seized in Bhilwara.
- 1,710 kg of whole coriander spice also confiscated.
- Food department collected samples for testing ahead of Holi.
Ahead of the Holi festival, food safety authorities in Bhilwara district conducted a significant raid on Monday, seizing over 2,300 kilograms of red chilli powder and 1,710 kilograms of whole coriander spice. The operation took place at Star Light Agro Limited on Chittorgarh Road.
During the inspection, roughly 400 kilograms of dates were also destroyed on the spot due to quality issues. Bhilwara's Chief Medical and Health Officer, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, stated that the department is closely monitoring businesses that might endanger public health during the festive season.
Samples of the confiscated spices have been dispatched to Ajmer for laboratory testing. The official confirmed that legal proceedings will commence once the test reports are available. The CMHO encouraged the public to examine food item quality and packaging, and to promptly report any suspected adulteration to the department via telephone.
