Samples of Khoya, Kunda, Paneer Seized from Local Shops; Hygiene Lapses Noted During Inspection Drive
Published on: July 21, 2025
By: [BTNI]
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In compliance with directives issued by the Controller of Food and Drugs Administration, Government of Chhattisgarh, the Food Safety Department has intensified its inspection campaign across Rajnandgaon to verify the quality of widely consumed festive food items such as khoya, kunda, paneer, and other dairy-based sweets.
The inspection team, comprising officers from the Food and Drug Administration, conducted surprise checks at key locations including the railway station, bus stand, and city garages—known entry points for goods arriving from other districts and states. During the operation, a range of dairy-based products including khoya, paneer, kunda, and sweets were seized for laboratory testing.
Samples were collected from several prominent city outlets. Legal samples of sponge, kadhi, curd, and barfi were seized from Raunak Enterprises. From Milan Sweets, samples of khoya were collected, while Moti Sweets was found in possession of 50 kilograms of kunda, which was confiscated and retained in the custody of the shop owner pending further legal action. Shanta Foods in Parrikala was also inspected, and paneer samples were taken for analysis.
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During the inspection, significant hygiene deficiencies were observed at Milan Sweets, prompting officials to issue a directive requiring the shop to rectify conditions within three days.
Deputy Collector Mr. Amiya Srivastava, along with Food Safety Officer Mr. Domendra Dhruv and team members Mr. Bhushan Pratap Singh, Mr. Rupesh Kumar Janghel, Mr. Jitendra Sahu, and Mr. Lakshminarayan Sahu, were present during the operation.
With the festive season approaching, including celebrations like Hareli and Raksha Bandhan, the department has confirmed that such inspections will continue. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and opt for hygienically prepared food from trusted sources.
