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Food Safety Department Raids Patna Sweet Shops And Seizes Adulterated Paneer And Ghee
- •The Food Safety Department conducted a raid in the Munnachak area of Kankarbagh in Patna and uncovered major irregularities at Gopal Patna Dairy.
- •Officials seized a large quantity of paneer, rosogullas, and ghee, noting poor hygiene and preparation of food items out in the open amidst filth.
- •Gopal Patna Dairy ghee was found packed inside rusted Nandini ghee tins, leading to the seizure of 24 such tins.
- •Initial checks revealed low fat content in paneer and suspected adulteration in rosogullas, with all samples sent to the lab for testing.
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During the raid by the Food Safety Department at Gopal Patna Dairy in the Munnachak area of Kankarbagh, officials found that hygiene conditions were unsatisfactory, with paneer and ghee being prepared out in the open amidst filth. Additionally, the dairy's ghee was being packed and sold in rusted Nandini ghee tins.
The inspection team seized a large quantity of paneer, ghee, and rosogullas from the establishment. Specifically, 24 tins of Gopal Patna Dairy's ghee that were packed in rusted Nandini ghee tins were confiscated by the team.
During the testing process, officials found that the fat content in the paneer was low. At the same time, suspicions of adulteration also emerged regarding the rosogullas being made from chhena, prompting the team to collect samples for laboratory analysis.
