Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration seized 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee from a distributor in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid suspected misbranding and adulteration, as part of a statewide food safety crackdown.
Highlights
- Maharashtra FDA seized 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee worth ₹20.20 lakh.
- The stock was recovered from distributor M/s Divya Mahavitarak in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- Officials suspect misbranding and adulteration; laboratory findings have not been reported.
- Around 3.53 lakh kg of food products worth ₹9.01 crore were seized statewide.
- Authorities suspended or ordered suspension of 19 food business licences and registrations.
- The October 28–31 enforcement drive resulted in 13 FIRs, 16 arrests and seven establishments being sealed.
Patanjali Ghee Worth ₹20.20 Lakh Seized as Maharashtra FDA Intensifies Food Safety Crackdown
Mumbai, November 3: Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized Patanjali cow ghee worth ₹20.20 lakh from a distributor in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar over suspected misbranding and adulteration. The action was part of a statewide crackdown on substandard and potentially adulterated food products during the festive season.
According to a report by The Indian Express, officials recovered 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee from M/s Divya Mahavitarak, a super distributor located in Sundarwadi.
The seizure was made on suspicion of food safety violations. However, the report does not establish that the seized ghee was adulterated, and no laboratory confirmation was provided.
Food Products Worth ₹9.01 Crore Seized
The Maharashtra FDA conducted inspections across all seven divisions of the state during October, with intensified enforcement between October 28 and 31.
Authorities seized approximately 3.53 lakh kilograms of food products valued at ₹9.01 crore from 114 establishments.
The confiscated products included edible oils, spices, rice, pulses, jaggery, wheat flour, gram flour, ghee, dairy products, sweets, namkeen, dry fruits, bakery items and noodles.
Major Seizures in Konkan and Pune
The Konkan division recorded the highest value of seizures, with 1.67 lakh kg of food products worth ₹5.27 crore confiscated from 22 establishments.
In Pune, officials seized 66,709 kg of food products worth ₹1.47 crore from 29 establishments.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar reported seizures worth ₹89.41 lakh, while Nagpur recorded confiscations valued at ₹53.57 lakh.
The largest single seizure involved 1,44,218 kg of edible oil of various brands from Avenue Supermarts Ltd in Bhiwandi.
19 Food Business Licences Suspended
The FDA suspended or ordered the suspension of licences and registrations belonging to 19 food business operators following serious food safety and hygiene violations.
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