Health teams seize 14 quintals of adulterated cheese in Mohali, Patiala
Chandigarh (Punjab), April 6: In an action against adulteration in food items under the ongoing inspection drive in Punjab, the health teams seized 14 quintals of adulterated cheese on Wednesday, informed the Health Minister.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Vijay Singla stated that the health team seized 7.8 quintals of spurious cheese in SAS Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) and 6.2 quintals of paneer in Samana town of Patiala district.
"Acting on a tip-off, a team from district Sangrur had set up check posts in different areas of Mohali early morning. The stock of 7 quintals 80 kg of cheese was seized after taking the sample from the vehicle which carried the cheese to supply to the outer districts. The team also raided at cheese making unit which was involved in supplying the cheese."
Aside from that, the team collected eight more samples of milk products and artificially coloured sweets from various factories in Mohali, according to the Minister.
Minister added that after receiving numerous complaints about the supply of substandard cheese in the district of Mohali, the health team conducted raids and seized the adulterated food items.
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"No one will be allowed to play havoc with the health of the people by selling adulterated or spurious food products, this would not be compromised at any cost and this campaign would be intensified in the next days", the Health Minister said and added that the Punjab government has adopted zero tolerance towards adulteration of food items in the state.
The Punjab Minister further said, "Punjab government under the leadership of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has committed to providing pure and quality food items to the people and such actions are a part of this commitment."
Meanwhile, in 13 districts over two days, the Health Department's inter-district teams collected 110 samples of milk, cheese, khoya, powdered milk, ghee, and other food items, which were sent to the State Food Lab for testing.
The State Government's number for grievance redressal was released by the Health Minister, who urged citizens to immediately share information if they found any sale of substandard and adulterated food items.
He added that the sole purpose of the drive is to curb the adulteration of food items, adding that the purpose is not to harass milkmen or traders of dairy products.
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