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Ahmedabad Detains 9,334 Kilograms of Food Stock After Inspections
Ahmedabad's food safety team checked food businesses across the city in September.
They collected 612 food samples to test.
Tests found that 22 samples did not meet the required standards.
The department stopped the sale of 9,334 kilograms of food stock worth Rs 21.64 lakh.
It also closed or sealed 28 businesses and issued 404 notices.
Some food was destroyed because officials said it was unhygienic.
Inspectors found problems such as expired products, prohibited colouring and poor hygiene.
One detained ghee consignment was released after tests found it met the standards.
The department said inspections will continue.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation inspectors prohibited the sale of 9,334 kg of food stock worth Rs 21.64 lakh in September.
Laboratory analysis found 22 of 612 collected food samples below prescribed standards.
The department sealed or closed 28 establishments, issued 404 notices and collected Rs 12.79 lakh in penalties.
Officials destroyed 1,863 kg/litres of unhygienic food; violations included expired products, prohibited colour and unhygienic conditions.
A detained Ramsons Desi Cow Ghee consignment was released after laboratory analysis found it met prescribed standards.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Food Department and food businesses across Ahmedabad.
- What
- The department detained food stock, found 22 samples substandard, and took enforcement action against businesses.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- When
- During inspections carried out in September; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- To check food quality, hygiene, storage, labelling, licensing and compliance with food safety standards.
Key facts
- Food stock sale prohibited
- 9,334 kg worth Rs 21.64 lakh
- Samples collected
- 612
- Samples found substandard
- 22
- Establishments sealed or closed
- 28
- Notices issued
- 404
- Penalties recovered
- Rs 12.79 lakh
- Unhygienic food destroyed
- 1,863 kg/litres
- Ramsons ghee consignment
- Released after laboratory analysis found it conformed to prescribed standards
Quotes
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Food Department officials
Officials of the civic body's Food Department
“Where samples were found not to conform to prescribed standards, further legal action was initiated in accordance with the law.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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