Hyderabad Police seizes 25.5 tonnes of adulterated ghee, 1,200 litres of palm oil, 600 litres of vanaspathi
Some manufacturers allegedly manufactured synthetic ghee by mixing cheaper ingredients with artificial flavours to mimic the taste, aroma and appearance of genuine ghee, says Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar
In Hyderabad, authorities seized 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and related materials in a major crackdown. Acting on public tips, the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team, in collaboration with the Food Safety Department, inspected 130 establishments, including 39 manufacturing units and 91 retail outlets. The inspection uncovered large-scale production of synthetic ghee using non-dairy additives.
Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar informed that the seized ghee, ranging from 10% to 40% adulteration, was falsely labeled as "pure desi ghee." The investigation revealed manufacturers mixing non-milk ingredients like palm oil and starch to mimic authentic ghee. These adulterated products, devoid of essential details like batch numbers and expiry dates, were sold to consumers posing severe health risks.
The adulterated ghee was distributed across Telangana and neighboring states, threatening public health. Police are registering cases against the offenders.
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