SMC seals milk processing unit at Khonmoh

'TAAZA milk not fit for human consumption

 

 Srinagar, Dec 17: Health officer SMC accompanied by team of food safety officers along with police party of police station Pantha Chowk Saturday sealed the milk processing unit M/S Daily Need Processing and Milk Products, at industrial area Khonmoh, selling pouched milk under brand name of “TAAZA Milk”.

The said milk was found misbranded and unsafe for human consumption by Public Analyst to whom samples were sent for testing. The samples were lifted by food safety officer in presence of the Health Officer SMC, on December 08 last during routine checking.
Pertinent to mention that the milk was being supplied to Army personnel based in Kashmir. “Public in general and army personnel in particular have been advised to immediately stop consumption of the said branded pouch milk as the same is not safe for human consumption,” a statement issued by SMC has cautioned. Action as warranted as per the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006 has been initiated against the said processing unit.