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Key Points

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More than 2,800 kilograms of unsafe khoya, butter, and cream were confiscated and destroyed.

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Inspections covered markets such as Khoya Mandi, Mori Gate, Bagh Deewar, Sanjay Market, and Janakpuri.

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Tests showed some dairy samples were non‑conforming and a few contained detergent.

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The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 provides the legal basis for destroying unsafe food.

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Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh emphasized ongoing surveillance throughout the festive period.

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Ensuring safe food protects families and prevents illness during celebrations.

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Summary

Inspectors discovered more than 2,800 kilograms of unsafe and abandoned dairy products, including khoya, butter, and cream, stored in unsanitary conditions.

Laboratory analysis revealed several samples failed to meet the Food Safety and Standards Act requirements, with some containing detergent residues.

Because the items were unclaimed, authorities destroyed them at a municipal dumping site to prevent public health risks.

The Health Minister has directed continued rigorous monitoring to ensure only safe food reaches consumers during the celebrations.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
khoya
a sweet milk product used in desserts
adulterated
mixed with bad or unsafe substances
unhygienic
not clean or sanitary
conforming
meeting the required safety standards
non‑conforming
not meeting the required safety standards
detergent
soap used for cleaning, not safe to eat
surveillance
close monitoring and checking
municipal
related to the city government
Food Safety and Standards Act
law that sets rules to keep food safe
dairy
food made from milk, like cheese and butter
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