AGRA: A large scale adulteration in edible oil and spices has been going on in the city. The team of Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) on Thursday raided a factory in Trans Yamua area and seized 500 kg of adulterated spices. The team also collected five samples - two of turmeric and chilli powder, one additive, and two of inedible colours and sent them to a lab for study.
FSDA designated officer Ram Naresh Yadav said, "Following a tip off we conducted a raid and unearthed this massive criminal activity at the factory near Itimad-ud-daulah police station. We have initiated action against one Ravi Bansal for this activity. Our survey has revealed that this kind of adulteration in spices and mustard oil has been going on at a large scale in the district. From Friday we will start a drive against them and take punitive actions. We advise people to buy their products from good shops only."
Yadav informed that recently the results of two samples of mustard oil sent to the Lucknow laboratory were received which revealed that synthetic colour was being mixed in palm oil along with an essence and sold as the former. Palm oil is Rs 20-25 less than mustard oil. But what is most harmful is the use of synthetic colour (butter yellow), which is highly carcinogenic.
The senior official said now the case will be pursued against the culprits in the court of additional district judge.
Earlier this month, i n a major success against adulterated milk manufacturers, FSDA had got arrested an owner of a factory and destroyed 4000 litre of synthetic milk. They also found a set up comprising electric churner, a sack of titanium-dioxide powder, mainly used for manufacturing paints, and other equipment at the site.
FSDA designated officer Ram Naresh Yadav said, "Following a tip off we conducted a raid and unearthed this massive criminal activity at the factory near Itimad-ud-daulah police station. We have initiated action against one Ravi Bansal for this activity. Our survey has revealed that this kind of adulteration in spices and mustard oil has been going on at a large scale in the district. From Friday we will start a drive against them and take punitive actions. We advise people to buy their products from good shops only."
Yadav informed that recently the results of two samples of mustard oil sent to the Lucknow laboratory were received which revealed that synthetic colour was being mixed in palm oil along with an essence and sold as the former. Palm oil is Rs 20-25 less than mustard oil. But what is most harmful is the use of synthetic colour (butter yellow), which is highly carcinogenic.
The senior official said now the case will be pursued against the culprits in the court of additional district judge.
Earlier this month, i n a major success against adulterated milk manufacturers, FSDA had got arrested an owner of a factory and destroyed 4000 litre of synthetic milk. They also found a set up comprising electric churner, a sack of titanium-dioxide powder, mainly used for manufacturing paints, and other equipment at the site.
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