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Dhar Food Safety Raids: 38 Samples Seized, 2 Shops Notified for Hygiene Violations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Food Safety Department in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, conducted raids during the festive season, collecting 38 samples from 14 firms to test sweets, ghee, and snacks. Two establishments were issued notices after hygiene issues were observed.
In a bid to ensure food safety during the upcoming festive season, the Food Safety Department in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, launched a series of surprise inspections across the city. The operation targeted various food manufacturing and retail units to verify the quality of popular festive items.
During the raids, officials collected a total of 38 samples from 14 different firms. These samples included sweets (mithai), mawa, ghee, and savory snacks (namkeen). All collected items have been sent for laboratory testing to check for adulteration and compliance with safety standards.
In addition to sampling, the inspection team assessed the hygiene conditions at the premises. The department noted unsanitary conditions at two specific establishments. Consequently, official notices were issued to these two shops, directing them to rectify the hygiene violations immediately.
The department stated that this proactive measure is part of a broader strategy to protect consumers from substandard food products during the high-demand holiday period.
During the raids, officials collected a total of 38 samples from 14 different firms. These samples included sweets (mithai), mawa, ghee, and savory snacks (namkeen). All collected items have been sent for laboratory testing to check for adulteration and compliance with safety standards.
In addition to sampling, the inspection team assessed the hygiene conditions at the premises. The department noted unsanitary conditions at two specific establishments. Consequently, official notices were issued to these two shops, directing them to rectify the hygiene violations immediately.
The department stated that this proactive measure is part of a broader strategy to protect consumers from substandard food products during the high-demand holiday period.