Ahead of the festive rush, food safety authorities in Rajasthan stepped up vigil across production units, leading to a massive seizure in Bhilwara district. An enforcement team carried out a sudden inspection at Rajshree Grih Udyog located in Harni village and seized roughly 2520 kilograms of raw mango pickle stored on the premises. The seasonal condiment, prepared during the summer months for distribution throughout the year, came under scrutiny over whether proper preservation practices and prescribed hygiene norms were maintained during its processing.
Inspection Follows Directives from District Collector
The targeted raid was initiated following explicit directives issued by District Collector Jasmeet Singh Sandhu. Upon entering the manufacturing premises, food safety officers examined the storage conditions and took formal regulatory samples of the stock. Alongside securing the large batch of pickle, the department handed an official notice to the proprietor, directing immediate compliance and structural rectifications in line with sanitary requirements. The substantial volume of the impounded consignment quickly drew attention across regional trade circles.
District-Wide Drive Targeting Festive Essentials
According to Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Sharma, the administration is running a concentrated campaign across the district to ensure standard purity levels in consumer food items before Diwali. Officials are focusing heavily on high-demand festive essentials to protect public health from adulteration risks. As part of the ongoing drive, enforcement squads also inspected several other outlets, drawing formal testing samples of edible oils, ground spices, traditional sweets, and bakery cakes.
Samples Sent to State Laboratory in Ajmer for Analysis
All seized samples, including the batch taken from the 2520 kg pickle stock, have been dispatched to the State Food Laboratory in Ajmer for detailed chemical evaluation. The outcome of the laboratory tests will establish whether the product adheres to safety benchmarks or contains substandard preservation agents. Authorities stated that further legal proceedings will be pursued strictly under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act once the official findings are formally released.
