Patna: The Food Safety Unit of the Bihar Health Department seized ghee and flour worth Rs 6.98 lakh during inspections at several food establishments in Patna on November 12. Officials found irregularities related to manufacturing licences, storage conditions, product labelling and hygiene standards.
The team seized 728 kg of ghee worth Rs 5,24,160 from Garden Ghee near Digha Ghat and 4,980 kg of flour worth Rs 1,74,300 from Banke Bihari Food Private Limited. The total value of the seized food products was Rs 6,98,460.
Officials also collected samples of ghee and flour for further examination.
Ghee Seized Over Missing Manufacturing Licence And Improper Storage
During the inspection of Garden Ghee near Digha Ghat, officials found that the establishment did not have the required licence for ghee manufacturing.
The inspection team also found that ghee was being stored in rusted metal containers. Following these observations, officials seized the stock and collected samples for testing.
Nearly 5,000 Kg Of Flour Seized From Food Processing Unit
The team also inspected Banke Bihari Food Private Limited, located near Digha Ghat, and found irregularities in the storage of food products, including flour, refined flour and semolina.
Officials reported that batch numbers were missing from some flour products. The team subsequently seized 4,980 kg of flour and collected samples for laboratory examination.
Yadav Dairy Receives 14-Day Improvement Notice
During an inspection of M/s Yadav Dairy near Patna GPO, officials collected a sample of ghee and recorded several compliance-related shortcomings.
These included the absence of proper pest-control records, employees’ medical examination reports and water-testing reports. Officials also found that the food category mentioned in the establishment’s licence was incorrect.
The dairy was issued a 14-day improvement notice to address the deficiencies.
Food Safety Inspections To Continue Across Patna
The Health Department said inspections are being conducted to ensure that consumers receive safe and quality food products.
The campaign focuses on food quality, manufacturing practices, storage conditions, hygiene and compliance with licensing requirements.
Depending on the irregularities found, officials are taking action through seizure of food products, collection of samples, closure directions and notices requiring establishments to make improvements within a specified period.
