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Food
35 Tonnes of Suspect Mawa and Ghee Seized Ahead of Diwali
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:32 PM
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Food safety officials seized 35 tonnes of mawa and ghee suspected of contamination before the Diwali celebrations.
Food safety officials announced that 35 tonnes of food items, including mawa and ghee, were seized in a pre‑Diwali operation. The seizure was carried out after preliminary tests suggested possible contamination or adulteration in the products.
The seized goods were collected from a batch of items that had been distributed in several markets across the country. Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact source or the manufacturers involved.
Officials urged consumers to be vigilant and to test their own ghee and mawa at home using simple methods such as the water test and the flame test, which can indicate the presence of impurities.
A probe has been launched to trace the supply chain and to determine whether the products were mislabeled or contaminated. The Food Safety Authority has promised a full recall of any affected batches and will provide further guidance to the public as the investigation progresses.
The seized goods were collected from a batch of items that had been distributed in several markets across the country. Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact source or the manufacturers involved.
Officials urged consumers to be vigilant and to test their own ghee and mawa at home using simple methods such as the water test and the flame test, which can indicate the presence of impurities.
A probe has been launched to trace the supply chain and to determine whether the products were mislabeled or contaminated. The Food Safety Authority has promised a full recall of any affected batches and will provide further guidance to the public as the investigation progresses.