Steep discounts under scanner: 322 kg ghee seized in Delhi food safety drive

Over 322 kilograms of ghee have been seized by the Delhi government's Food Safety Department during a festive-season crackdown on food adulteration and safety violations, following a social media advertising campaign by stores. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that the government would not accept any compromise on food quality or public health.

Inspections of Maxcart Store and Aggarwal Store in Vikaspuri resulted in the seizure of 75.53 liters of ghee, while at Aggarwal Store in Hastal village, 246 kg of ghee was seized from brands Shri Shan, Vrinda Farms, and Avtar. The department stated that further action would be taken following review of inspection findings and laboratory reports.

Additionally, two samples of sugar-boiled confectionery, makhana, turmeric powder, and biscuits and candies were collected from various establishments in Azad Market, Lajpat Nagar, and Rithala, with compliance shortcomings noted. The inspections follow previous enforcement actions uncovering expired food, pest infestations, unhygienic storage conditions, and lapses in temperature control at warehouses operated by quick-commerce and retail companies. Improvement notices were issued to establishments to address the deficiencies.