Around 18,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee (clarified butter) and yellow food colour were seized during a raid in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, officials said on Saturday.
Acting on complaints related to food adulteration and product quality, a central enforcement team of the Food Safety Commissionerate carried out joint inspections at two locations in the district.
Food Safety Commissioner Dr T Shubhamangala said the team inspected Shri Madhur Dairy Farm and Food Products, where ghee was being manufactured and stored under multiple brands, including “Udaipur Fresh Desi Ghee”, “Udaipur Fresh Cow Ghee”, “Madhya Desi Ghee” and “Jayant Cow Ghee”.
They found improperly labeled containers, suggesting non-compliance with safety regulations. Officials confiscated the ghee and temporarily banned its sale pending testing.
Additionally, another inspection was carried out at a private company, where over 42,000 kg of various dairy products were identified. The investigation into these stocks is ongoing to ensure adherence to safety standards. This move aims to safeguard public health and maintain food quality.
PTI
