The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) conducted around 10 raids across various districts in Gujarat in August, seizing adulterated and duplicate food items valued at Rs 1.8 crore, according to officials.
During the raids, authorities seized 28 samples containing 46 tonnes of adulterated food items.The seized items included ghee, palm oil, cooking medium, and silver foil.
“Strict action is being taken against those who make adulterated and duplicate food items. A special drive was organised by the administration throughout the month of Shravan to ensure that the public gets pure and safe food items,” Commissioner Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), Dr HG Koshiya was quoted in a statement.
