Noida Food Department Destroys 400 Kg Contaminated Rasgullas, Seizes 450 Kg Boondi Ahead of Diwali

During the inspection drive, food safety officials collected samples of seven food products from different establishments. The department said the rasgullas were infested with flies and contaminated, prompting officials to destroy the entire stock. The boondi was also seized after being found unsuitable for consumption.

Officials additionally discovered sweets being prepared and stored under unhygienic conditions at a shop in Sector 62, Rasulpur, Nawada. The department has initiated proceedings to suspend the establishment's licence and halted its operations until the required hygiene improvements are made.

On the District Magistrate's instructions, the special inspection campaign will continue until Diwali. Officials have warned sweet shop owners against selling adulterated products and directed them to maintain food quality and hygiene standards. Violations will invite strict action.

Food Safety Crackdown Across States

The Noida operation comes amid intensified food safety inspections across several states ahead of the festive season.

On November 3, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Mori Gate Khoya Market, where the Food Safety Department seized and destroyed approximately 7,000 kg of khoya described as unhygienic and foul-smelling. She directed officials to prevent suspected unsafe products from entering the market supply chain.

In Haryana, food safety authorities reportedly destroyed around 50,000 kg of adulterated sweets and counterfeit paneer during a statewide campaign. Laboratory testing found 170 food samples failed quality checks, including 30 declared unsafe for human consumption.

State Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said the government would take a strict approach to food safety and would not compromise on public health.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh food safety officials raided Gopaldoot Dairy near Jyoti intersection on Agra Road in Mainpuri and seized approximately 90 kg of suspected adulterated desi ghee. The inspection followed a tip-off about the alleged manufacture and sale of counterfeit ghee.

Increased Vigilance During Festive Season

Food adulteration concerns often intensify around festivals such as Diwali and Navratri, when demand for sweets, dairy products and other food items rises sharply.

Authorities have stepped up surveillance and inspections to prevent contaminated and adulterated products from reaching consumers.