Following extensive nationwide monitoring, authorities pursued legal action at district levels and issued dozens of immediate market recalls.
Substandard Food Breakdown
Out of 3,365 samples collected nationwide, 127 (4.3%) failed to meet quality standards. The most frequently compromised daily essentials included:
| Food Category |
Failed Samples |
| Food & Pulses |
47 |
| Treated Drinking Water |
21 |
| Milk & Milk Products |
17 |
| Oil & Ghee |
9 |
| Others (Fruits, veggies, spices, sweets) |
Remaining |
Key Enforcement Actions
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Market Recalls: The DFTQC issued 29 recall orders for heavily compromised items, removing unsafe processed drinking water, dalmoth, bhujia, biscuits, ice cream, honey, mustard oil, and spices from shelves.
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Inspections: The department conducted 12,806 monitoring visits, utilizing mobile food laboratories for 123 on-the-spot tests.
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Prosecution: Minor offenders received warnings, while those responsible for serious negligence face active prosecution under Section 38 of the Food Act.
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Consumer Advisory: Buyers are heavily urged to verify product labels, manufacturing dates, and overall quality before purchasing, and to immediately report suspicious items to the department.
