Akola : Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday seized around 1,900 kg of khowa, valued at nearly Rs5 lakh, which was being brought to Akola from Ahmedabad in Gujarat allegedly in an unhygienic manner ahead of the festive season.
As per FDA officials, the consignment arrived in Akola through a transport service at around 11:30 am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
Officials said preliminary information gathered during the action indicated links to Akola-based traders. Acting on a tip-off, an FDA team intercepted and inspected the consignment and seized the entire stock. The exact role of the persons associated with the consignment is being verified. The seizure assumes significance as demand for khowa and other milk-based products rises sharply during the festive season. FDA officials are now investigating the source of the khowa, the conditions in which it was transported, its intended destination and whether it met food safety and hygiene standards. Officials have urged consumers to exercise caution while purchasing khowa, sweets and other perishable food products. Download the TOI App.
FDA official Devanand said the khowa was suspected to have been transported in conditions that did not conform to required hygiene standards. Samples of the seized material are being examined, and further action will be taken on the basis of the test reports and investigation.