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Crime
Food Safety Dept. Seizes 3,133 kg Mustard Oil, 209 kg Ghee During Diwali Raid in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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During a Diwali raid, Rajasthan's Food Safety Department seized 3,133 kg of mustard oil and 209 kg of ghee from the agricultural produce market, with four samples sent for laboratory testing.
During the Diwali celebrations, the Rajasthan Food Safety Department conducted a raid in the agricultural produce market area and seized a large quantity of suspect food items. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 3,133 kilograms of mustard oil and 209 kilograms of ghee, which were believed to be in violation of food safety regulations.
Four samples of the seized products were forwarded to a laboratory for detailed analysis to confirm the presence of any adulterants or contaminants. The department is currently investigating the source and distribution channels of the items.
This enforcement action highlights the authorities’ commitment to ensuring that consumers are protected from potentially unsafe food products, especially during the festive season when demand for packaged foods rises sharply.
No further details have been released at this time, but the Food Safety Department has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food items.
Four samples of the seized products were forwarded to a laboratory for detailed analysis to confirm the presence of any adulterants or contaminants. The department is currently investigating the source and distribution channels of the items.
This enforcement action highlights the authorities’ commitment to ensuring that consumers are protected from potentially unsafe food products, especially during the festive season when demand for packaged foods rises sharply.
No further details have been released at this time, but the Food Safety Department has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food items.