The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found five samples of ghee sold under different brands to be substandard during food safety checks in the Madhupura area.The samples were collected from H.P. Foods in Madhupura and failed to meet the prescribed quality standards during laboratory testing.
The brands declared substandard were Gopi Shree Desi Cow Ghee, Shri Amrut Pure Cow Ghee, KT Krishna Premium Cow Ghee, Khusali Pure Cow Ghee and Prasang Desi Cow Ghee.Following the test results, the AMC Food Department investigated the distribution and sale of the products. Officials traced the supply to several units in Ahmedabad, including Platinum Industrial Park near Vatva, Shree Food Product in Kathwada and Arihant Marketing in Ghodasar.
The AMC also sealed the premises of Arihant Marketing after finding that it was operating without an FSSAI licence.During the operation, the civic body stopped the sale of 3,142 kg of ghee worth around ₹12.93 lakh within its jurisdiction. Eight more samples were collected under the Food Safety and Standards Act and sent for laboratory testing.
The AMC said details of products manufactured in other parts of Gujarat have been forwarded to the state government for further action.The civic body has advised ghee manufacturers and distributors to maintain laboratory testing or analysis reports for every batch sold or distributed. Caterers and other businesses purchasing ghee in bulk have also been advised to obtain batch-specific laboratory reports and maintain records of quantities purchased and batch numbers.
The AMC has urged consumers to be cautious while buying loose ghee, warning that vegetable fat or other substances may be mixed with such products and sold as pure ghee.The Food Department said inspections will continue and legal action will be taken against adulteration, substandard food, unhygienic practices and other food safety violations.