Sant Kabir Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted an inspection at Bengali Sweet House in Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar, where officials found around 200 kg of unhygienic and contaminated chhena.
The seized chhena, estimated to be worth around Rs 50,000, was found unsuitable for consumption and was disposed of at the spot by the food safety officials.
The inspection was carried out as part of food safety enforcement measures aimed at preventing the sale of substandard and potentially unsafe food products to consumers.
200 kg chhena disposed of
During the inspection of Bengali Sweet House, food safety officials detected a large quantity of chhena that was considered unhygienic and contaminated.
Officials disposed of approximately 200 kg of the product on-site. The value of the discarded chhena was estimated at Rs 50,000.
The action prevented the suspected contaminated product from entering the food supply chain and being sold to customers.
Chhena is widely used in the preparation of several traditional Indian sweets and dairy-based products. Maintaining proper hygiene during its preparation, storage and handling is therefore important to ensure consumer safety.
Six samples collected for testing
In addition to disposing of the contaminated chhena, the food safety team collected six food and chemical samples from the premises.
The samples have been sent for laboratory testing to determine their quality and composition. The laboratory findings will help officials establish whether the sampled products comply with prescribed food safety standards.
The collection of samples is part of the department’s enforcement process and allows authorities to take further action based on scientific test results.
The inspection highlights the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and food-handling practices at establishments involved in the preparation and sale of sweets and other food products.
Food safety checks continue
Food safety authorities regularly inspect food establishments to identify products that may pose a health risk to consumers. Such inspections can include checking raw materials, finished products, storage conditions, hygiene practices and food-handling procedures.
The disposal of the 200 kg of chhena at Bengali Sweet House demonstrates the enforcement action taken when food is found to be unhygienic or potentially contaminated.
The results of the six samples collected during the inspection are expected to provide further clarity on the quality of the food and chemical products examined.
The department’s action also serves as a reminder to food business operators to maintain proper sanitation, ensure safe storage and use ingredients that meet prescribed quality standards.