जयपुर में 43 हजार लीटर से अधिक घी जब्त, खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग की बड़ी कार्रवाई

In a significant crackdown against food adulteration, the Food Safety Department in Jaipur successfully seized over 43,000 liters of ghee under suspicion of being adulterated. The substantial haul was part of the ongoing 'Pure Food - War on Adulteration' campaign, a dedicated initiative aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring the quality of consumables available in the market.

Authorities revealed that their investigation led them to a firm operating under the brand name 'Bhog Vinayak'. Upon inspection, the Food Safety Officer team made a startling discovery: the company was not operating from its registered address as documented in its food license and office records. Instead, it was found to be illicitly conducting its ghee business from a covert, undisclosed location.

This clandestine operation is a direct violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, a legislation designed to protect consumers from unsafe and substandard food products. Dr. T. Shubhamangala, Commissioner of Food Safety, highlighted that the firm, located in Shyam Vihar Colony, was producing ghee under the 'Bhog Vinayak' brand. She further disclosed that samples of this particular brand had previously been tested and declared 'unsafe' in Pratapgarh district, raising immediate red flags about its widespread distribution.

The comprehensive raid extended to three separate warehouses linked to the operations. During the inspection, officials not only found the 'Bhog Vinayak' firm but also discovered another entity, 'Shri Shyam Milk Food Product', being run from the same premises. This complexity further underscored the deceptive practices at play.

Across these three storage facilities, a staggering quantity of ghee was confiscated. This included 9,065 liters of 'Bhog Vinayak' brand ghee in various packaging sizes, 17,741 liters of 'Haryana Cream' brand, and 16,617 liters of 'Naksh Dairy' brand ghee, also in assorted packaging. In total, 43,421 liters of ghee were seized on the spot after samples from all brands were collected for thorough laboratory analysis. The immediate sealing of these vast quantities prevents potentially harmful products from reaching consumers.

The additional commissioner elaborated on the prior issues with the 'Bhog Vinayak' brand. A report from the Central Laboratory Jaipur had previously confirmed a sample of 'Bhog Vinayak' brand ghee to be 'unsafe'. This critical finding had prompted an immediate order for the recall of this ghee from markets across the state. Given the extensive irregularities uncovered during the recent operation, stringent action is now being pursued, including the process to revoke the firm's food license. This move underscores the authorities' unwavering commitment to enforcing food safety standards and penalizing those who jeopardize public health through deceptive and unlawful practices.

Consumers are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or products. The Food Safety Department continues its dedicated efforts to ensure that all food items sold in the market meet stringent quality and safety benchmarks, thereby protecting the health and well-being of every citizen.