Archive · 13 Jan 2026
FSSAI Seizes Adulterated Ghee in Uttar Pradesh
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department worked together to stop people from selling bad ghee.
They found and took away 7,210 kg of this bad ghee in Kasganj.
The ghee was worth about Rs 14.5 lakh.
Two people were arrested, and a case was registered against them.
This action was taken to make sure that the food people eat is safe and not mixed with bad things.
The FSSAI also did checks in other places like Jhansi and Goa to make sure food is safe and clean.
FSSAI and Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department seized 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee in Kasganj.
The seized ghee was valued at approximately Rs 14.5 lakh.
Two individuals were arrested, and an FIR was registered.
The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Mohanpur Police.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to curb food adulteration and ensure food safety standards.
- Who
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department
- What
- Seizure of 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee
- When
- 6 January 2026
- Where
- Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To curb food adulteration and uphold safety standards
- Location
- Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh
- Quantity Seized
- 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee
- Estimated Value
- Rs 14.5 lakh
- Date of Seizure
- 6 January 2026
- Arrests Made
- 2 individuals
- FIR Registered
- Yes