Balrampur: 280 Kg Suspect Sweets Seized Amid Public Health Concerns

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Major Action by Food Safety Department

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department in Balrampur district has undertaken a significant operation aimed at ensuring the availability of pure and quality food products for the general public. This action was initiated under the intensive campaign to curb the sale of adulterated food items, as directed by District Magistrate Dr. Vipin Kumar Jain.

Sweets Seized in Lalia Police Station Area

A team led by Chief Food Safety Officer Rakesh Kumar Shukla inspected a vehicle (UP 46 W 8161) in the Lalia police station area. During the inspection, 280 kilograms of Chhena sweets and 48 kilograms of Battisa sweets were recovered from the vehicle.

Violation of Food Safety Standards

Officials noted that the seized Chhena sweets lacked any manufacturing or expiry date information, a clear violation of food safety standards. This omission posed a potential risk to public health.

Suspect Samples Sent for Lab Analysis

Considering the potential health risks, the enforcement team immediately destroyed the 280 kg of Chhena sweets on the spot. Samples of both types of sweets were collected and sent to the State Food Laboratory for examination.

Legal Action to Follow

Following the receipt of the laboratory reports, legal action will be taken against the concerned food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The department has emphasized that strict action will be taken against those who violate food safety standards.

Appeal to Food Businesses and Citizens

The administration urges all food businesses to strictly adhere to packaging, labeling, and storage regulations. Special emphasis has been placed on stringent monitoring of the quality of milk and milk products. Citizens are also advised to check the freshness and expiry dates of sweets when purchasing to avoid any health risks.

Continued Vigilance Ensured

The department assures that surprise inspections and enforcement activities of this nature will continue in the future to ensure a safe food supply.