The Food Safety Department has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration by starting a drive against contamination and adulteration ahead of the festive season and carried out raids across various areas of Ghaziabad and Noida on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The department raid team found quintals of sweets being prepared in highly unhygienic conditions and destroyed a large quantity of chhena rasgullas.&nbsp;The officials found around 10 quintals of sweets made in filthy conditions, posing serious health risks.&nbsp;A large stock was destroyed while samples were sent to the laboratory for testing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-tried-to-assassinate-one-of-my-sons-says-benjamin-netanyahu-justifies-security-cover-1787600874336">‘Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,’ says Benjamin Netanyahu, justifies security cover</a>&nbsp;Assistant Food Commissioner Suresh Mishra said the department had received a complaint about food items being manufactured in unhygienic conditions in the Bhimnagar area under the Crossing Republic police station limits of Ghaziabad.&nbsp;The Food Department team raided the site and found that the containers used for preparing and storing the sweets were infested with insects. Officials took immediate action and destroyed the stock.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;The preliminary inspection revealed that various chemicals were used to make the chhena rasgullas.The team collected samples of the ingredients and food products from the site and sent them to the laboratory for analysis, officials said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-plans-to-impose-7-5-overcapacity-tariff-on-china-ahead-of-xi-trump-summit-in-sept-1787596040031">US plans to impose 7.5% overcapacity tariff on China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Sept</a>&nbsp;Assistant Food Commissioner Mishra said the presence of bleaching agents or harmful chemicals can be confirmed only after receiving the laboratory test report.“Legal action will be taken against the concerned vendors and establishments based on the findings of the report. If the investigation confirms violations of safety standards or adulteration, proceedings to suspend the licenses of the concerned establishments will be initiated,” added Mishra.&nbsp;Officials said the demand for sweets, milk, and milk products surges during the festive season and adulteration becomes common for profiteering.Raids and checkings will continue to ensure that public health is not compromised in any way and strict action will be taken against those found violating the food safety regulations. The department is conducting inspections across various markets, sweet manufacturing units, and food establishments, officials added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-proposes-hiking-h-1b-visa-fee-to-over-100-000-indians-brace-for-impact-1787587379674">Trump admin proposes hiking H-1B visa fee to over $100,000, Indians brace for impact</a>&nbsp;During the inspection at Sachin Chhena Store, the team collected four samples, including prepared rasgulla, arrowroot, paneer, and bleaching agent cefolite for laboratory examination.Officials also examined the materials being used in preparation and said that sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate was being used as a chemical to whiten the food products.&nbsp;“We have collected samples and are sending them for testing. They are using a chemical called sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate to whiten the paneer by mashing it with starch, which acts as a preservative as well as a bleaching agent. Due to the presence of these chemicals, all these food items are being destroyed. We will initiate the process of suspending their license,” an official said.&nbsp;The Food Department also conducted a separate operation in Noida as part of the pre-festival inspections.A team raided a rasgulla manufacturing unit located in Sarfabad, Sector 72, where officials reportedly found flies and mosquitoes around contaminated rasgullas. The team destroyed approximately 100 kg of rasgullas during the action.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-enter-new-phase-in-iran-war-very-soon-says-house-speaker-mike-johnson-1787516303936">‘We took the head off the snake’: US to enter ‘new phase’ in Iran war very soon, says Speaker Mike Johnson</a>&nbsp;The team collected seven food samples from different locations during the inspection drive. These included three paneer samples collected at the Jewar toll plaza, along with samples of ghevar from Sector 134 and khoya-ghevar from Ecotech-2.&nbsp;The department is conducting inspections as the demand for sweets, paneer, khoya, and other dairy-based products shoots up in the festive season.&nbsp;Officials said the drive is aimed at preventing adulterated or unsafe food products from reaching consumers.

The raid team found quintals of sweets being prepared in highly unhygienic conditions. The officials found around 10 quintals of sweets made in filthy conditions, posing serious health risks. A large stock was destroyed while samples were sent to the laboratory for testing.

The Food Safety Department has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration by starting a drive against contamination and adulteration ahead of the festive season and carried out raids across various areas of Ghaziabad and Noida on Tuesday. The department raid team found quintals of sweets being prepared in highly unhygienic conditions and destroyed a large quantity of chhena rasgullas. The officials found around 10 quintals of sweets made in filthy conditions, posing serious health risks. A large stock was destroyed while samples were sent to the laboratory for testing. Also Read: ‘Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,’ says Benjamin Netanyahu, justifies security cover Assistant Food Commissioner Suresh Mishra said the department had received a complaint about food items being manufactured in unhygienic conditions in the Bhimnagar area under the Crossing Republic police station limits of Ghaziabad. The Food Department team raided the site and found that the containers used for preparing and storing the sweets were infested with insects. Officials took immediate action and destroyed the stock.

The raid team found quintals of sweets being prepared in highly unhygienic conditions. The officials found around 10 quintals of sweets made in filthy conditions, posing serious health risks. A large stock was destroyed while samples were sent to the laboratory for testing.

Food safety dept destroys quintals of 'adulterated' sweets in Ghaziabad, Noida ahead of festivals

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket for selling poisonous datura (dhatura) fruits and seeds on their platforms under the category of edible items. This comes after the authority ordered an inquiry into the sale of datura products, as well as their online listing on these platforms. Several complaints were filed against the quick commerce giants selling the poisonous products.&nbsp;In its investigation, the department found that datura fruits and seeds were being displayed for sale on various e-commerce platforms, in some cases with FSSAI licence or registration numbers, despite the products being toxic and posing a serious risk to human health if consumed. Packets containing datura fruits and seeds were found bearing food licence/registration numbers and that the products had been stored in warehouses and offered for sale or distribution through online platforms.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-is-palm-oil-used-in-so-many-packaged-foods-and-is-it-safe-to-eat-here-s-what-experts-say-1787572264593">Why is palm oil used in so many packaged foods and is it safe to eat? Here’s what experts say</a>&nbsp;Before the licences were suspended, the e-commerce giants were asked for their responses on the matter. According to the order by the department, Amazon did not submit a response, while Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits, and noted it would correct the labelling to clearly state "Not for human consumption" in the future. The food regulator then said that the responses and explanations were unsatisfactory, and said storing, selling or distributing the products as food was impermissible. It has directed concerned departments to temporarily suspend, until further orders. The suspension may be reversed only after a hearing, given that the platforms submit a response.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amway-india-emami-and-bonn-biscuits-among-6-food-companies-to-withdraw-100-claims-after-fssai-crackdown-1787194956809">Amway India, Emami and Bonn Biscuits among 6 food companies to withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI crackdown</a><h2>Karnataka food authority's crackdown</h2>The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department has intensified a massive statewide crackdown on extreme food safety violations, spanning high-profile restaurants, quick-commerce platforms, and transit hubs. In past weeks, over 2,000 eateries were inspected and authorities seized hundreds of kilograms of expired or mouldy meat, fish, and vegetables from star hotels and local dhabas. A raid at a Hyperpure by Zomato warehouse uncovered unlicenced poultry, unlicenced garlic suppliers, mislabelled staples, and poorly refrigerated imports. Officials also inspected 960 student hostels. Even the government canteen at the Health Department headquarters (Arogya Soudha) was served a notice for using expired ingredients. Out of statewide samples tested for cancer-causing artificial colorants, 9 shawarma samples and 1 kebab sample were declared explicitly unsafe. Notable major restaurants like Bengaluru's Empire Hotel faced legal action after multiple kebab samples failed lab testing.&nbsp;

Karnataka's Food Safety Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after finding poisonous datura fruits and seeds listed for human consumption. The regulator ordered the removal of listings and also suspended licences of suppliers selling the toxic products.

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket for selling poisonous datura (dhatura) fruits and seeds on their platforms under the category of edible items. This comes after the authority ordered an inquiry into the sale of datura products, as well as their online listing on these platforms. Several complaints were filed against the quick commerce giants selling the poisonous products. In its investigation, the department found that datura fruits and seeds were being displayed for sale on various e-commerce platforms, in some cases with FSSAI licence or registration numbers, despite the products being toxic and posing a serious risk to human health if consumed. Packets containing datura fruits and seeds were found bearing food licence/registration numbers and that the products had been stored in warehouses and offered for sale or distribution through online platforms. Also Read: Why is palm oil used in so many packaged foods and is it safe to eat? Here’s what experts say Before the licences were suspended, the e-commerce giants were asked for their responses on the matter. According to the order by the department, Amazon did not submit a response, while Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits, and noted it would correct the labelling to clearly state "Not for human consumption" in the future. The food regulator then said that the responses and explanations were unsatisfactory, and said storing, selling or distributing the products as food was impermissible. It has directed concerned departments to temporarily suspend, until further orders. The suspension may be reversed only after a hearing, given that the platforms submit a response. Also Read: Amway India, Emami and Bonn Biscuits among 6 food companies to withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI crackdown Karnataka food authority's crackdown The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department has intensified a massive statewide crackdown on extreme food safety violations, spanning high-profile restaurants, quick-commerce platforms, and transit hubs. In past weeks, over 2,000 eateries were inspected and authorities seized hundreds of kilograms of expired or mouldy meat, fish, and vegetables from star hotels and local dhabas. A raid at a Hyperpure by Zomato warehouse uncovered unlicenced poultry, unlicenced garlic suppliers, mislabelled staples, and poorly refrigerated imports. Officials also inspected 960 student hostels. Even the government canteen at the Health Department headquarters (Arogya Soudha) was served a notice for using expired ingredients. Out of statewide samples tested for cancer-causing artificial colorants, 9 shawarma samples and 1 kebab sample were declared explicitly unsafe. Notable major restaurants like Bengaluru's Empire Hotel faced legal action after multiple kebab samples failed lab testing.

Karnataka's Food Safety Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after finding poisonous datura fruits and seeds listed for human consumption. The regulator ordered the removal of listings and also suspended licences of suppliers selling the toxic products.

Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licences over poisonous datura sale

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception. Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims. A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FSSAI has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims... (1)2 <a href="https://t.co/CgSVspoQxS">pic.twitter.com/CgSVspoQxS</a>&mdash; FSSAI (@fssaiindia) <a href="https://x.com/fssaiindia/status/2066015130400469492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The regulator raied concerns over the use of health-focused branding on products such as Troovy’s “Healthy Mix Veggie Chips”, “Healthy Ragi Chips” and “Healthy Moong Dal Chips”, as well as brands like “Healthy Choice Healthy Food for Healthy Life Poha”; Emami’s “Healthy &amp; Tasty”; “Health Aid”; and “Healthy Master” and “Vision to Serve Healthy”, according to the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/insects-in-maggi-nestle-india-denies-allegations-of-infestation-in-noodles-after-fssai-notice-1781276161526">Insects in Maggi? Nestle India denies allegations of infestation in noodles after FSSAI notice</a><h3>The company's misleading impression</h3>FSSAI said such brand names could give consumers a potentially misleading impression about the nutritional value or health benefits of the products. The regulator also issued a notice to Neuherbs True Vitamin, stating that the term "True Vitamin" is not defined or recognised under existing regulations and could mislead consumers. Additionally, FSSAI flagged PLAN B Plant-Based Vegan, noting that the brand name may lead consumers to believe its products are certified vegan, despite the company not having prior approval for vegan food endorsement in its FSSAI licence. The regulator also scrutinised brands including Organic Wisdom, Shine Organic, Two Brothers Organic Farms and World of Organic, stating that their products lacked the necessary certifications and approvals required to support organic claims. FSSAI also flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate. FSSAI also raised objections to claims made by packaged drinking water brand Iota Water about the addition of minerals to its products. According to the regulator, existing rules prohibit companies from advertising products as containing “added nutrients” when those nutrients are introduced solely to restore levels lost during processing, the post noted.

FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception. Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims. A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.

FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.

FSSAI issue notices over misleading 'healthy', 'organic' and 'zero maida' claims on food labels

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Food safety dept destroys quintals of 'adulterated' sweets in Ghaziabad, Noida ahead of festivals

Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licences over datura sale

FSSAI cracks down on 'healthy', 'organic' and 'zero maida' claims on food labels