As part of an ongoing statewide campaign against food adulteration, the food safety department has executed a major raid in Mishroli town located within the Jhalawar district. During an inspection at Pooja Dairy in the area, the enforcement team recovered and sealed approximately 3,000 kilograms of suspicious mawa. Furthermore, around 50 kilograms of sweets and 25 kilograms of paneer found to be spoiled upon initial examination were destroyed immediately on-site, sending shockwaves through local food vendors.
Tip-Off Received From Madhya Pradesh Police
The operation was initiated following intelligence shared across state borders. The Garoth police station in neighboring Madhya Pradesh alerted the Mishroli police station in Jhalawar district that Pooja Dairy in Mishroli was supplying substandard paneer. Mishroli police promptly transferred this crucial information to food safety officials. Acting swiftly on the input, Dr. Mohammad Sajid Khan, designated officer for food safety and chief medical and health officer, dispatched a specialized food safety team to the location without delay.
Massive Mawa Stock Discovered in Cold Storage
A joint team comprising the food safety squad and Mishroli police station personnel inspected Pooja Dairy and uncovered a large stash stored inside the dairy's cold storage facility. Suspecting adulteration regarding the quality of the mawa, official samples were drawn in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. The entire inventory of mawa was subsequently seized and left under the safe custody of the food business operator while legal procedures were initiated.
Spoiled Items Destroyed On-Site
During the thorough inspection, the team also encountered nearly 50 kilograms of assorted sweets and 25 kilograms of paneer. These food items appeared to be in a heavily degraded and spoiled state during the preliminary assessment. Keeping public health as the primary priority, the officials collected standard samples and ordered the immediate destruction of both the paneer and sweets right at the venue to prevent any accidental consumption.
Further Action Awaiting Laboratory Results
The collected samples of mawa, sweets, and paneer have been dispatched to the Food Safety Standard Laboratory in Kota for detailed chemical and quality testing. According to departmental officials, subsequent legal steps and punitive actions will be determined once the official test reports arrive from the laboratory. The department reiterated that operations against food adulterators and substandard suppliers will continue with strict enforcement under the ongoing campaign.
