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FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer

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The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption.

Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration

FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed the paneer was unfit for human consumption. Assistant Commissioner VP Singh said the product contained skimmed milk powder combined with oils and other fatty substances to artificially increase its fat content. He noted, “Such adulteration makes the paneer dangerous for health.”

Paneer Dumped Before It Could Hit the Market

Officials buried the seized paneer in a pit later in the evening. Singh pointed out that such low-grade paneer typically targets the wedding season market, where caterers, restaurants, and eateries buy in bulk. “We’re stepping up our checks to stop such products from reaching consumers,” he added.

During the raid at the 10-kilometre toll plaza, FSDA officers intercepted three trucks carrying large consignments of adulterated paneer—2,000 kg, 1,800 kg, and 1,010 kg, respectively. Investigators traced the shipments to three dairy units: Radhe Milk Product and Atul Dairy in Mathura, and Ayat Milk Dairy in Palwal, Haryana. Authorities are now probing these sources for their role in distributing unsafe dairy products that could have endangered public health.

More Tests Underway, Action to Follow

FSDA collected samples from each vehicle and sent them to state labs for further testing. “If the lab reports confirm substandard quality, we will take strong legal action,” Singh confirmed. Singh acknowledged the growing problem of poor-quality paneer entering the Lucknow market. “We are actively monitoring food products, especially during peak seasons, to protect public health,” he said.

Source: Hindustan Times

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