Archive · 6 Sep 2025
FDCA Seizes Adulterated Ghee Worth 35 Lakhs in Banaskantha
The Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) found some ghee that might not be safe to eat.
They took about 5.5 tonnes of it, which is worth around 35 lakh rupees, from a place in Banaskantha.
This happened on September 5th.
The FDCA had already been watching this place, Shree Sales, because they found some suspicious ghee there in June too.
Back then, they took over 650 kg of ghee worth more than 3.5 lakh rupees.
The FDCA is working to make sure the food people buy is safe.
Gujarat FDCA seized 5.5 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee.
The seized ghee was worth Rs 35 lakh.
The seizure took place on September 5 in Banaskantha.
The FDCA had previously seized suspicious ghee from the same unit in June.
The FDCA is monitoring food safety in Gujarat.
- Who
- Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA)
- What
- Seized 5.5 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee.
- When
- September 5
- Where
- Banaskantha, Gujarat
- Why
- Due to suspicion of adulteration.
- Seized Item
- Adulterated Ghee
- Quantity Seized
- 5.5 tonnes
- Value
- Rs 35 lakh
- Location
- Banaskantha, Gujarat
- Seizing Agency
- Gujarat FDCA
- Date of Seizure
- September 5
- Previous Seizure
- 650 kg of ghee worth Rs 3.5 lakh in June