The UP Food Safety Department, with FSSAI input, seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearly Rs 22 lakh in Hapur. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing, intensifying fears about fake honey circulating in the market. With consumers increasingly searching for ways to verify purity at home, experts urge simple checks before adding honey to meals.
A commission report says Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams procured over 70 lakh kg of ghee while bypassing mandatory quality checks. The lapse allegedly enabled suppliers to sell adulterated ghee, with officials reportedly ignoring safety tests and suppressing lab findings that indicated vegetable fats. The report points to governance failures by senior officials and board members.
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