Noida Food Safety Crackdown: Contaminated Sweets and Adulterated Oil Seized in Pre-Holi Raids
In a major pre-Holi food safety drive across Gautam Buddh Nagar, authorities have taken stringent action against multiple establishments for severe hygiene violations and adulteration. The crackdown, led by the food safety department, resulted in the destruction of a large quantity of contaminated sweets and the seizure of adulterated edible oils, highlighting ongoing concerns over public health standards.
Unhygienic Rasgullas Destroyed in Sector 62
At Samyak Mithaiwala in Rasulpur Nawada, Sector 62, a food safety team discovered approximately 100 kilograms of rasgullas stored in deplorable conditions. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sarvesh Kumar reported that the sweets were found to be polluted and infested with mosquitoes, posing a significant health risk. One sample was collected for laboratory analysis, while the entire remaining stock was destroyed on the spot to prevent consumption.
Adulterated Oil Seized in Greater Noida Industrial Area
During inspections at Janaki Ballabh Foods Private Limited in the UPSIDC Industrial Area, Site 5, Kasna, Greater Noida, officials uncovered a serious case of food fraud. The company was found to be selling edible oil containers bearing the fortification logo without actually fortifying the products with vitamins A and D, as mandated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Staff at the facility were unable to provide details regarding the batch numbers of the oil being manufactured, raising further alarms about transparency and compliance. As a result, authorities seized:
- 291 tins of refined soybean oil
- 3,968 pouches of refined soybean oil
- 6,995 pouches of refined palmolein oil
Three samples were collected from these stocks for detailed laboratory testing to assess the extent of adulteration.
Expired Oil and Misbranded Products Targeted
In a related incident, officials seized 91 tins of expired Nutrilive Gold refined palmolein oil, each weighing 15 kilograms. This stock was allegedly intended for trading by another company, violating food safety regulations. One sample was drawn from this batch, and all tins were confiscated to prevent their entry into the market.
Earlier, at Shyam Traders in Accher Market, authorities took action against improper storage practices. They seized 313 kilograms of Hari Darshan refined rice bran oil stored in reused tins and approximately 80 litres of Gopi brand oil with unclear batch numbers. Samples were collected in both cases for further investigation.
Ongoing Vigilance and Strict Measures
Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar emphasized that raids will continue across the district in the lead-up to the Holi festival. Strict action will be taken against any individuals or businesses found compromising on food safety standards, ensuring that consumers are protected from substandard and hazardous products. This proactive approach aims to curb malpractices and uphold public health during the festive season.
