Nashik: FDA Seizes Cow Ghee, Turmeric Powder Worth ₹3.01 Lakh From APMC Trader
Nashik: A special inspection drive for festive food items is being conducted under the guidance of Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of the State Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Mangesh Mane, Joint Commissioner (Food). The initiative aims to ensure that citizens across the state have access to safe, hygienic and high-quality food, while also ensuring effective implementation of the Food Safety…
Nashik: State food officials conducted inspections on cow ghee and turmeric powder from an APMC trader ahead of the upcoming festivities, seizing ₹3.01 lakh worth of stock. Tukaram Mundhe and Mangesh Mane, commissioners of the State Food and Drug Administration, led the drive to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and safeguard public health.
M/s Shri Balaji Fruit Traders, Shop No. 67, APMC, Sharadchandra Market, Peth Road, Panchvati, Nashik, saw 75 kg of Vatula brand cow ghee and 900 kg of turmeric powder seized. The total value of the seized products was ₹3,01,900. The action was taken due to suspected violations and concerns over substandard quality, potentially posing risks to consumers.
Food Safety Officer Govinda Gaikwad, along with Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane and Assistant Commissioner (Food) Dnyaneshwar Mahale, oversaw the inspection. Citizens experiencing doubts about product quality or observing unsafe food sales should report concerns through the online portal https://complaints.mahafda.in. Civic officials are preparing for Ganesh Idol immersion, with continuous inspections to enforce regulations and protect consumer health during the festive season.
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