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Massive Milk Adulteration Busted: 16730 Liters Destroyed and 25 Arrested in Maharashtra
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CNBC Awaaz•08-10-2026, 15:07
Massive Milk Adulteration Busted: 16730 Liters Destroyed and 25 Arrested in Maharashtra
- •Maharashtra FDA and Pune Police raided M/s Navkar Distributors and uncovered a massive milk adulteration racket using detergent, whey powder, emulsifiers, and edible oil.
- •Lab tests confirmed the presence of hazardous chemicals like Nonylphenol Ethoxylate and detergents in multiple milk and product samples.
- •Authorities destroyed a total of 16,730 liters of adulterated milk worth approximately 6.69 lakh rupees across operations in Malshiras and Solapur.
- •The supply chain investigation reached major dairies including Sonai Dairy, prompting strict actions against multiple suppliers and businesses.
- •A total of 37 accused have been identified, with 25 arrested and charge sheets filed, while licenses of 26 food operators are slated for suspension.
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Skimmed milk powder was added to increase solids-not-fat, whey powder boosted protein, and edible oil increased fat content. Emulsifiers and detergents, including a chemical named Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, were then used to blend all the substances together.
Raids by the FDA and Pune Police led to the destruction of 16,730 liters of adulterated milk across Pune and Malshiras. Additionally, 37 accused individuals were identified, 25 were arrested, and instructions were issued to suspend licenses or shut down 26 food business operators.
Stock samples and delivery challans linked the adulterated milk to M/s Navkar Distributors, M/s Akash Dairy Farm, and major dairies such as Sonai Dairy, Mlekpol, Prabhat Dairy, Milky Mist, Paras, and Govardhan.
