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Odisha Health Dept Issues Alert Over Fake Paneer Sale
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:38 AM
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The Odisha Chief Medical Officer has warned the public about counterfeit paneer being sold in the state, urging consumers to verify product authenticity.
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Odisha has issued a public health alert concerning the circulation of fake paneer in local markets. The department highlighted that the counterfeit product may pose health risks and advised consumers to check packaging details and purchase from reputable sources. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have asked retailers to cooperate with inspections. The alert forms part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety in the state. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious dairy products to health officials.
The health department has not disclosed the scale of the issue but emphasized that immediate vigilance is essential to prevent potential health hazards. Consumers are urged to retain receipts and verify the authenticity of dairy labels before consumption.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, and the CMO has pledged to take strict action against any entities found distributing adulterated paneer.
The health department has not disclosed the scale of the issue but emphasized that immediate vigilance is essential to prevent potential health hazards. Consumers are urged to retain receipts and verify the authenticity of dairy labels before consumption.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, and the CMO has pledged to take strict action against any entities found distributing adulterated paneer.