More than 322 kg of ghee was seized by the Delhi government’s Food Safety Department during inspections of grocery stores advertising heavy discounts ahead of the festive season.
The inspections went after shops selling “Buy One, Get One Free” and discounts up to 60 per cent on social media. The drive aims to prevent adulterated, substandard, expired or incorrectly labelled food products from being sold at a time when grocery and festive products are among the highest in demand.
According to a report by Hindustan Times on October 23, 2026, inspections covered some of the establishments across Delhi.
Ghee Seized From Stores in Vikaspuri and Hastal
During inspections in Maxcart Store and Aggarwal Store in Vikaspuri, officials obtained five enforcement samples of ghee from different brands, along with five samples of other food products.
More than 75.50 litres of ghee was seized during these inspections, according to the department's findings.
In a separate inspection at Aggarwal Store in Hastal village, officials collected three enforcement samples of ghee from the Shri Shan, Vrinda Farms and Avtar brands. The team seized 246 kg of the product from the premises.
The total seizures reached 322 kg of ghee, as reported by the authorities and media. These products and samples will be evaluated as part of the food safety investigation.
Why were shops offering heavy discounts inspected?
The department’s inspection drive was on retailers advertising unusually attractive festive deals. Discounts and promotional offers are common for festivals, but officials were investigating whether products made at market were in line with standards of safety.
They sought the possible violations of product quality, expiry dates, packaging and labelling. But the seizure itself does not prove that every product collected was adulterated or unsafe.
The department said further action would depend on the findings and laboratory test reports and other evidence collected during inspections.
Other Food Products Also Under Scrutiny
The inspection drive extended beyond ghee. At Sahib Sons at Azad Market, which uses the trade name Vicon International, officials collected two samples of sugar-boiled confectionery in case of labelling problems.
At Jain Store in Lajpat Nagar, samples of makhana and turmeric powder were collected for examination. Officials also collected samples of two types of biscuits, soft candy and sugar-based candy from Yug Basket Private Limited in Rithala.
The department reported compliance problems at the establishments and said further action would be taken in accordance with the applicable rules.
The Delhi government warns against food safety violations.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government would not tolerate food adulteration or irregularities that could endanger public health.
She recommended that consumers check food packaging, manufacturing dates and expiry dates before buying products, particularly in the holiday season and on a shopping holiday.
Consumers can take simple precautions by checking packages are properly sealed, reading labels carefully and purchasing food from reliable retailers. Discounts of that kind simply don’t prove a product is dangerous, but shoppers need to be aware of damaged packaging, ambiguous labelling and expired goods.
Laboratory Reports to Determine Further Action
The Food Safety Department will examine the results of the samples and inspection and make decisions on additional actions.
So this seizure indicates the importance of food safety checks during times of high consumer demand. The final laboratory test results will be crucial in determining if the sampled ghee meets the required standards and if further action against the businesses involved.
Comments
Leave a Comment