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FSSAI Big Action: 4,100 kg Adulterated Khoya-Paneer Seized in Delhi Before Festivals
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CNBC Awaaz•23-09-2026, 19:00
FSSAI Big Action: 4,100 kg Adulterated Khoya-Paneer Seized in Delhi Before Festivals
- •Food Safety Department seized and destroyed over 4,100 kg of adulterated khoya, paneer, and chhena in Delhi within one month.
- •Out of 30 samples taken from Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, 22 were found unsafe for human consumption.
- •12 out of 19 khoya and chhena samples were found to be of substandard quality.
- •Inspections were conducted in various areas including Okhla Vegetable Market, Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, and Sanjay Market.
- •Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized providing safe food to residents during festivals as a priority.
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Food Safety Department teams in Delhi seized and destroyed over 4,100 kg of adulterated khoya, paneer, and chhena during a month-long operation ahead of the festive season.
Out of 30 samples taken from Delhi's Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, 22 samples were found to be unsafe for human consumption.
Prosecution proceedings have been initiated against the responsible Food Business Operators under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
