Khoya stock seized by the FDA in Dharashiv district
Officials seized 1,830 kg of khoya worth Rs5 lakh from two units in Bhum taluka for various violations. At the first firm, FDA teams found 831 kg of khoya—718 kg packed in gunny bags and 113 kg loose—stored in unhygienic conditions. The stock, valued at Rs2,65,920, was sealed for violating Sections 23, 26, and 27 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. In the second raid, officials seized 999 kg of loose khoya packed in 50 plastic bags, valued at Rs2,39,760. Action was taken against a vehicle carrying the sweet items near Pandurang Hotel at Ratnapur in Kalamb taluka for the violation of Food Safety Act Sections 23, 26, and 27.
FDA seizes 2,916 kg of sweets worth Rs5 Lakh In another crackdown in Dharashiv district, the FDA seized 2,916 kg of suspected sweets worth Rs5,00,040 on Solapur–Dhule highway due to suspected adulteration and quality issues. Stay updated with the latest Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar news.
The licences of both manufacturers have been suspended,” FDA joint commissioner (food) Shrikaant Karkale said. Strict legal action, including prosecution and heavy penalties, will follow if the lab report confirms adulteration or a failure to meet safety standards,” Karkale said. The seizure included 838 kg of rabdi worth Rs1.67 lakh and 2,078 kg of “gulab jamun special mix” worth Rs3.32 lakh, FDA officials said.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Dharashiv, known as the khoya manufacturing hub of Marathwada, has come under the scanner of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of its ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign. “The action was taken against two dairy firms that supply khoya to sweet shops across Maharashtra, especially during the festive season. The unit was found to be operating without a valid food licence or registration, in direct violation of food safety norms. Dharashiv district, particularly Bhum, Paranda, and Washi areas, has emerged as a major khoya production centre, with hundreds of quintals dispatched daily to different parts of the state. “Samples from both seized lots have been sent to the govt food testing laboratory. Stating that the ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign will continue with greater intensity, FDA officials emphasised that no compromise on food safety will be tolerated. Download the TOI App.