{
  "id": 2898655,
  "title": "Detergent, talcum powder in khoya? UP cracks down on adulterated dairy products",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/detergent-talcum-powder-in-khoya-up-cracks-down-on-adulterated-dairy",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-23T23:50:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/uttar-pradesh-fsda-dairy-products-adulteration-crackdown-raksha-bandhan-10846570/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has discovered a range of adulterants in dairy products, including detergents, refined oil, talcum powder, and hydrogen peroxide. As the state prepares for the Raksha Bandhan festival, authorities have initiated a crackdown on food adulteration, particularly in dairy products. In a recent raid in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar districts, 24 teams inspected khoya manufacturing units, collecting 28 samples and destroying food materials and suspected adulterants worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh. In another instance, officials found saifolite, a chemical used in khoya preparation, at a khoya manufacturing unit in Badshahpur village. Additionally, unhygienic conditions were discovered at a khoya manufacturing unit in Bhola Nagar village, leading to the destruction of 4.30 quintals of khoya and the suspension of the unit's food registration. The FSDA's inspections have also revealed the use of potentially harmful chemicals, such as soybean products, talcum powder, detergents, and hydrogen peroxide, in dairy products. These substances may be used to alter product characteristics or falsely meet prescribed standards. The department aims to enforce action against manufacturing units, licensing, and responsible individuals with penal action if violations are confirmed.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Uttar Pradesh FSDA finds detergents, talcum powder in dairy products.",
    "24 teams raid khoya manufacturing units in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar.",
    "Saifolite and unhygienic conditions discovered in Badshahpur and Bhola Nagar."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The crackdown by Uttar Pradesh authorities signals a tougher stance on food adulteration, particularly in dairy products, and a heightened risk of penal action for violators.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}