Biggest action taken before Diwali, 34 quintals of adulterated food seized, is poison coming to your house?

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the festival of Diwali approaches, the markets become lively, especially the sweets and food shops. But behind this glitter and glamor there is a dark business going on, which directly plays with your health. yes, we are talking adulterants Who, in order to earn more profit, do not hesitate to serve poison in your plate.

But this time the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has wreaked havoc on these adulterators. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department has conducted simultaneous raids in the entire state before Diwali. This is one of the biggest actions ever.

3394 quintals of adulterated goods destroyed, ground will slip under feet

FSDA teams conducted a special campaign in different districts of the state, in which raids were conducted on factories, warehouses and shops manufacturing food items. What came out in this action will open your eyes.

• Total 3394 quintals (about 3.4 lakh kilograms) Adulterated or spoiled food items were confiscated on the spot and destroyed.
• Value of this seized item Rs 4.76 crore Is estimated even more than.

Imagine, if this action had not been taken, lakhs of kilos of this poisonous material could have reached your and our homes.

Which things were being adulterated the most?

In this campaign, milk and milk products (like khoya, cheese, sweets) were the top targets of adulteration. Other than this:

• oil and ghee
• gram flour and spices
• snacks and sweets

A lot of adulteration was found even in everyday things. Teams to investigate 4,449 samples Have been collected, which have been sent to the lab. After the investigation report comes, strict legal action will be taken against these adulterators.

How to identify adulterated goods? You should also take these precautions

1. Buy only from trusted stores: Always buy goods from a known and trusted shop only.
2. Give preference to branded and packed goods: Instead of loose sweets or goods, it is better to buy packed and FSSAI certified brand goods.
3. Pay attention to color and smell: If the color of any sweet is too bright or it has a strange smell, then avoid buying it.
4. Identification of Khoya (Mawa): Real khoya is soft and does not stick in the mouth. If ghee comes out when khoya is rubbed between the fingers, then it is pure.

This Diwali, take care of your health along with taste. A little greed or cheapness can take a toll on your and your family’s health.