Food Safety Regulator Seizes 3,280 Tonnes of Unsafe Food Worth ₹82 Crore During Festive Drive
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of unsafe food products worth about ₹82 crore during a special enforcement drive held over the festive season. The campaign was carried out to check whether food sold in markets across the country meets the required safety standards.
According to the regulator, officials inspected shops, warehouses, and manufacturing units to look for food that was expired, adulterated, or stored in unhygienic conditions. Sweets, dairy products, edible oils, and spices were among the items that were checked. Products that failed safety tests were removed from the market and destroyed so that they could not reach consumers.
FSSAI officials said that the drive is part of a larger effort to protect public health. During the festive period, demand for sweets and other food items usually rises sharply, and this can sometimes lead to the sale of low-quality or contaminated products. The authority has asked consumers to check expiry dates, buy from trusted sellers, and report any suspicious food products through its official channels.
The regulator has said that inspections will continue in the coming months. Food businesses that break safety rules may face fines, licence suspension, or legal action, depending on the seriousness of the violation.
Sources: News On AIR
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