189 kg of suspected adulterated paneer seized in Jagraon

In a joint operation conducted by the CIA Staff, Jagraon, and the Food Safety Team (FST), Ludhiana, officials intercepted a vehicle carrying a large consignment of paneer suspected to be adulterated. The operation was carried out near Rangarh Bhullar village on Sidhwan Bet Road, Jagraon, under the supervision of Civil Surgeon Ramandeep Kaur.

During the inspection, the officials found 189 kg of paneer being transported in non-refrigerated conditions. It was allegedly purchased from Nirvana, Haryana, at the rate of Rs 210 per kg and was intended for distribution among fast food vendors and roadside dhabas operating between Jagraon and Nakodar.

Acting promptly, the Food Safety Team collected samples of the paneer on the spot, which have been dispatched to the State Food Laboratory for detailed analysis in accordance with the FSSAI guidelines. The guidelines mandate strict adherence to hygiene, temperature control and quality standards during the production, storage and transportation of dairy products.

As per standard food safety protocols, the remaining stock was destroyed on the spot to prevent it from entering the food supply chain.

Dr Ramandeep Kaur urged food business operators and vendors to strictly comply with the FSSAI norms to safeguard public health.

Dr Sandeep Singh emphasised that routine checks and surprise inspections would be continued across the district to curb the sale of substandard food items and maintain food safety standards.