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Jaggery Raid Uncovers Adulteration: 1,250kg Confiscated
3 Sep
Summary
- 1,250 kg of jaggery was seized for suspected adulteration.
- Raids were conducted across multiple markets and roads.
- 132 samples of honey and jaggery were collected statewide.
Food safety department personnel conducted significant raids on Thursday, seizing 1,250 kg of jaggery suspected of adulteration with synthetic food colours. These operations targeted wholesale and retail dealer shops located in Gollapudi market and Besant Road.
Across the state, food safety officers collected 132 samples of honey and jaggery from retailers. In the NTR district specifically, 15 samples were lifted, including jaggery and asafoetida powder. The confiscated stock awaits analysis at the Food Analysis Laboratory.
Institute of Preventive Medicine director Arun Babu oversaw the Ongole raids, supported by over 35 food inspectors statewide. Assistant food controller B Sreenivas Raveendr affirmed that inspections and sampling will continue throughout the year to combat food adulteration, urging Food Business Operators to obtain necessary licenses and sell only safe products.
