New Delhi: Strict Action Against Food Adulteration Ahead of Diwali Amid the festive sparkle of Diwali, those involved in the illegal business of adulterating sweets are now facing strict action. The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has launched a major crackdown on food adulteration. Teams from the Food Safety Department conducted intensive inspections at sweet shops, dairies and food manufacturing units across five districts of the national capital, triggering concern among traders. During the drive, 40 food samples were collected and improvement notices were issued to eight establishments.
Unhygienic Dairy Found, 100 Kg of Unfit Food Destroyed
A serious case of unhygienic conditions and negligence was discovered at a dairy in Mandoli Extension. The inspection team found foul-smelling khoya, rasgullas and milk contaminated with mosquitoes and flies. Taking immediate action, the department destroyed approximately 100 kilograms of food items deemed unfit for human consumption.
Inspection of Sweets, Ghee and Other Food Products
In the North-East, East and Shahdara districts, 22 samples of khoya, paneer, ghee, kalakand, laddoos, gulab jamun and dry fruit gift packs were collected. Meanwhile, 18 samples were gathered after inspecting 12 establishments in South and South-East Delhi. A sweet manufacturing unit in Nihal Vihar was found operating without food safety registration, from which three samples were collected.
Government Takes Strict Action Against Food Safety Violations
Eight establishments have been issued improvement notices for deficiencies in hygiene standards. Further action will be taken based on laboratory reports of the collected samples. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made it clear that compromising public health will not be tolerated. She directed officials to conduct regular inspections and take stringent action against those violating food safety regulations. The government’s message is clear: strict legal action will be taken against those who contaminate the sweetness of the festive season with adulterated food.
