Udaipur Food Safety Raid: 65 Kg Expired Goods Seized and Loose Ghee Sampled at Salgiya Establishment | खाद्य सुरक्षा दल की बड़ी कार्रवाई

UDAIPUR: UDAIPUR — Intensifying its statewide drive against food adulteration and expired consumables ahead of the festive season, the district administration executed a rigorous inspection targeting local retail and wholesale hubs. During a focused operation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, enforcement teams carried out a sudden udaipur food safety raid at Messers Tejpal Vardhi Chand Salgiya Establishment, unearthing a substantial cache of compromised food items. The operation, led under the direct supervision of District Collector Mohammad Junaid and Chief Medical and Health Officer, exposed critical hygiene lapses alongside inventory that had long crossed its safe consumption timeline.

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The local administration in Udaipur has reinforced its vigil against merchants dealing in sub-standard and expired provisions. With consumer safety taking center stage during consumer influx periods, the food safety department executed a targeted sweep. The inspection at Messers Tejpal Vardhi Chand Salgiya Establishment revealed that a significant volume of everyday consumables—ranging from packaged spices and pasta to condiments like tomato ketchup and soy sauce—had surpassed their stated expiration dates. Officials noted that leaving such goods on retail shelves posed a direct threat to public health, as there was a high likelihood of these items being inadvertently sold to unsuspecting families.

This strict administrative stance builds upon previous municipal interventions across regional trade hubs, echoing broader efforts seen in related state initiatives such as the Udaipur Food Safety Crackdown on Sweets Outlets where financial penalties were previously levied for packaging violations. During Thursday’s raid, the enforcement team ensured that the entire stock of 65 kilograms of expired merchandise was physically confiscated and subsequently transferred for safe destruction at the designated municipal dump yard.

“Protecting the health of citizens is our foremost priority. Any establishment found dealing in expired products or unlabelled commodities will face strict penal action under the law.” — District Administration Enforcement Cell

• Targeted Premises: Messers Tejpal Vardhi Chand Salgiya Establishment inspected by the district food safety squad.
• Inventory Volume: 65 kg of expired items including spices, sauces, and pasta seized on the spot.
• Disposal Protocol: Confiscated expired goods safely carted off and destroyed at the municipal dump yard.

Enforcement Details and Sample Distribution Overview

The following data table outlines the specific categories of expired food items intercepted, laboratory samples dispatched, and regulatory notices issued during the district administration’s inspection drive across Udaipur markets.

Laboratory Testing of Loose Ghee and Cashew Samples

Beyond expired stock, the inspection uncovered systemic regulatory infractions regarding the sale of unlabelled food items. Most notably, the establishment was found vending loose ghee stored in unlabelled containers, raising immediate red flags regarding potential adulteration and sub-standard fat content. Food Safety Officer Nisha Mina acted swiftly to procure official samples of the loose ghee. Additionally, raw cashew nuts were sampled from the business inventory to verify purity standards against established food safety parameters.

Both collected samples have been securely packed and dispatched to the State Public Health Laboratory for exhaustive chemical and microbiological analysis. Authorities confirmed that formal legal proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act will be initiated immediately upon receipt of the laboratory test results. Meanwhile, concurrent administrative tracking ensures that similar commercial establishments across Udaipur’s municipal wards maintain strict inventory transparency, echoing compliance benchmarks observed in other sectors such as MPUAT Direct Farm Machinery Hub operations where rigorous quality control remains paramount.

“We have collected official samples of both the loose ghee and cashew nuts. Once the laboratory reports are finalized, legal action under FSSA provisions will follow without exception.” — Nisha Mina, Food Safety Officer

• Loose Ghee Sampling: Collected from unlabelled containers due to high suspicion of adulteration.
• Cashew Testing: Raw cashew samples procured for quality evaluation.
• Lab Destination: Samples sent to the State Public Health Laboratory for analytical verification.

मुख्य समाचार एवं विस्तृत विवरण (Hindi News Coverage)

त्योहारों और आम दिनों में ग्राहकों की थाली तक पहुंचने वाले खाद्य पदार्थों की शुद्धता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग ने शहर में अपनी कार्रवाई तेज कर दी है। जिला कलेक्टर मोहम्मद जुनैद और मुख्य चिकित्सा एवं स्वास्थ्य अधिकारी के निर्देशन में खाद्य सुरक्षा दल ने शहर के प्रतिष्ठित प्रतिष्ठान मेसर्स तेजपाल वर्दी चंद सालगिया का औचक निरीक्षण किया। इस दौरान टीम को मौके पर भारी मात्रा में दूषित और अवधि पार (एक्सपायरी) खाद्य सामग्री मिली, जिसे तुरंत प्रभाव से जब्त कर लिया गया।

विभागीय दल के अनुसार, निरीक्षण के दौरान लगभग 65 किलो खाद्य सामग्री ऐसी पाई गई जिसकी उपयोग अवधि समाप्त हो चुकी थी। इस सामग्री में मसाले, टोमेटो केचप, सोया सॉस, पास्ता, तिल का तेल, अचार और डोसा मिक्स जैसे कई उत्पाद शामिल थे। अधिकारियों ने आशंका जताई कि इस एक्सपायरी सामग्री को बाजार में बेचकर आम जनता के स्वास्थ्य के साथ खिलवाड़ किया जा सकता था। जब्त की गई सभी सामग्रियों को मौके पर ही डंप or डंपिंग यार्ड में नष्ट करवाया गया।

कार्रवाई के दौरान प्रतिष्ठान में गंभीर व्यवस्थागत अनियमितताएं भी सामने आईं। दुकान पर खाद्य अनुज्ञा पत्र (फूड लाइसेंस) उचित स्थान पर प्रदर्शित नहीं किया गया था और परिसर में साफ-सफाई का भारी अभाव पाया गया। अधिकांश खाद्य सामग्री बिना उचित लेबल के बेची जा रही थी। इन तमाम कमियों को देखते हुए खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक अधिनियम की धारा 32 के तहत अभिहित अधिकारी के माध्यम से फर्म को इम्प्रूवमेंट नोटिस जारी करेगा, जिसमें सभी कमियों को समयबद्ध तरीके से दूर करने के कड़े निर्देश दिए जाएंगे। (Also read: Supreme Court Rejects Plea on SC/ST Constituency Rotation, Rules Parliament Must Decide).

“शुद्ध आहार मिलावट पर वार अभियान के तहत उदयपुर शहर में खाद्य सुरक्षा दलों द्वारा लगातार निरीक्षण किए जा रहे हैं। मिलावटखोरों और अवधि पार सामग्री बेचने वालों के खिलाफ सख्त कानूनी कार्रवाई अमल में लाई जाएगी।” — निशा मीणा, खाद्य सुरक्षा अधिकारी

• प्रमुख जब्ती: मेसर्स तेजपाल वर्दी चंद सालगिया प्रतिष्ठान से 65 किलो एक्सपायरी सामग्री जब्त।
• नमूने की जांच: बिना लेबल वाले खुले घी और काजू के नमूने राजकीय जन स्वास्थ्य प्रयोगशाला भेजे गए।
• कानूनी नोटिस: खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक अधिनियम की धारा 32 के तहत इम्प्रूवमेंट नोटिस जारी होगा।
• अभियान का दायरा: जिला कलेक्टर के निर्देशन में ‘शुद्ध आहार मिलावट पर वार’ अभियान के तहत कार्रवाई।

Administrative Notice and Future Compliance Measures

The discovery of multiple regulatory breaches at the Salgiya establishment highlights the ongoing challenges municipal authorities face in regulating local food trade. In addition to the immediate confiscation of expired goods and laboratory sampling of loose commodities, the inspection team documented widespread sanitation deficiencies. The absence of a properly displayed Food Business Operator license compounded the legal exposure of the management.

Under current statutory frameworks, the issuance of an improvement notice provides the business with a stipulated window to rectify infrastructural shortcomings, upgrade cleanliness standards, and ensure complete labeling compliance for all inventory. Failure to meet these mandatory benchmarks will result in stiffer punitive measures, including potential commercial suspension. The district administration reiterated its commitment to maintaining uncompromised food safety standards across all commercial zones in Udaipur.

“Systemic compliance is non-negotiable. Establishments must display licenses, maintain immaculate hygiene, and strictly adhere to expiration timelines.” — District Food Safety Administration

• Compliance Window: Management required to resolve hygiene and labeling deficiencies.
• License Display: Mandatory public exhibition of food business licenses enforced.
• Ongoing Surveillance: Administrative inspections to continue across Udaipur markets.

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