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Food
Bihar cracks down on adulterated food: Spoiled sweets, cheese, expired milk seized in Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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Patna authorities confiscated contaminated sweets, cheese and expired milk from several outlets as part of a sustained crackdown on adulterated food items.
State officials in Patna have seized a range of substandard food products, including sweetmeats, paneer and milk that had passed its expiry date, after inspections at multiple shops and hotels. The operation is part of an ongoing effort by the Bihar government to curb the sale of adulterated and unsafe food items that pose health risks to consumers.
Minister Nishant, overseeing the food safety portfolio, said the department will continue rigorous monitoring and swift action against any vendor found violating quality standards. He emphasized that protecting public health remains a top priority and warned that repeat offenders will face stricter penalties.
The seized items were taken to a designated laboratory for testing, and the authorities have issued notices to the owners of the implicated establishments, directing them to comply with food safety regulations. The crackdown reflects the state's broader initiative to enforce the Food Safety and Standards Act more stringently across Bihar.
Local consumer groups welcomed the move, urging further transparency and regular inspections to ensure that market shelves are free from harmful products. The department has pledged to increase surprise checks and expand awareness campaigns about food adulteration.
The seized goods are expected to be destroyed following standard protocols, while the affected businesses face possible fines and suspension of licenses pending the investigation's outcome.
Minister Nishant, overseeing the food safety portfolio, said the department will continue rigorous monitoring and swift action against any vendor found violating quality standards. He emphasized that protecting public health remains a top priority and warned that repeat offenders will face stricter penalties.
The seized items were taken to a designated laboratory for testing, and the authorities have issued notices to the owners of the implicated establishments, directing them to comply with food safety regulations. The crackdown reflects the state's broader initiative to enforce the Food Safety and Standards Act more stringently across Bihar.
Local consumer groups welcomed the move, urging further transparency and regular inspections to ensure that market shelves are free from harmful products. The department has pledged to increase surprise checks and expand awareness campaigns about food adulteration.
The seized goods are expected to be destroyed following standard protocols, while the affected businesses face possible fines and suspension of licenses pending the investigation's outcome.