Indore food safety drive: 640 litres of ghee seized, 21 samples sent for testing
Synopsis
Indore's food safety team seized 640 litres of 'Vastu' brand ghee from Gujarat, destroyed expired tea premix on the spot, and dispatched 21 samples to Bhopal for testing — all in a single FSSAI risk-based inspection sweep. The results from the State Food Testing Laboratory will decide whether criminal proceedings follow under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Key Takeaways
640 litres of suspected substandard 'Vastu' brand ghee worth nearly ₹3 lakh seized from M/s Krish Enterprises , Lasudiya Mori, Indore on 25 July .
21 food samples collected across five establishments and sent to the State Food Testing Laboratory, Bhopal .
Expired 'Yeole Without Sugar Premix' found at a Navlakha outlet was destroyed on the spot.
Samples also collected from FA Gift Pvt Ltd , Sai Kripa Milk Dairy , and Ashik Dairy Farm — covering milk, paneer, curd, muffins, and premix.
Legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 will follow if lab results confirm violations.
Indore Collector Shivam Verma urged citizens to report adulteration via the Collector Helpline or CM Helpline .
Food safety authorities in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, seized approximately 640 litres of suspected substandard ghee valued at nearly ₹3 lakh and collected 21 food samples during a targeted inspection drive conducted on Friday, 25 July. The operation was part of the state government's sustained campaign against adulterated and substandard food products.
How the Drive Was Conducted
A joint team of Food Safety Officers inspected five food establishments under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) Risk-Based Inspection System (RBIS), a framework that prioritises surveillance of high-risk food businesses. The targeted approach reflects a shift in enforcement strategy — moving from random checks to intelligence-led inspections of establishments flagged for elevated risk.
The Ghee Seizure at Lasudiya Mori
During an inspection at M/s Krish Enterprises in Lasudiya Mori, officials discovered stocks of 'Vastu' brand ghee sourced from Gujarat and collected 10 samples across different pack sizes for laboratory analysis. Authorities found the quality of the product suspicious on visual inspection and moved to seize the entire stock as a precautionary measure.
Indore Collector Shivam Verma confirmed the action on Saturday, stating: 'As the quality of the ghee appeared suspicious during inspection, around 640 litres of the product, valued at nearly ₹3 lakh, has been seized as a precaution pending laboratory analysis.'
Expired Products and Other Violations Found
Inspectors also visited a Yeole Tea outlet at Navlakha, where expired 'Yeole Without Sugar Premix' was found stocked for use. The expired product was destroyed on the spot, while samples of ginger tea, premix, and aam panna were collected for testing. This is the second distinct category of violation uncovered in the same drive, pointing to broader compliance gaps across Indore's food supply chain.
Food samples were additionally collected from FA Gift Pvt Ltd, Sai Kripa Milk Dairy, and Ashik Dairy Farm. Products sampled included milk, paneer, ghee, curd, muffins, and premix products.
What Happens Next
All 21 samples have been dispatched to the State Food Testing Laboratory in Bhopal for analysis. If test results confirm any violations, legal action will be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Collector Verma reiterated that enforcement would continue: 'Ensuring the availability of pure, safe and quality food products is the district administration's top priority. Strict action will continue against anyone found violating food safety standards.'
He also urged residents to report food adulteration or the sale of expired items through the Collector Helpline, CM Helpline, or other authorised grievance platforms for prompt action. The outcome of the Bhopal lab tests will determine whether prosecutions follow — and whether the seized ghee consignment was, in fact, adulterated.
Point of View
Suggesting that basic compliance checks are not routine in Indore's food trade. With 21 samples now awaiting Bhopal lab results, the real test is follow-through: past food safety drives in Madhya Pradesh have produced seizures without proportionate prosecutions. Whether this drive leads to convictions under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, or ends at the sample-collection stage will signal how seriously the district administration backs its own stated 'top priority.'
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seized during the Indore food safety inspection drive?
Approximately 640 litres of suspected substandard 'Vastu' brand ghee, valued at nearly ₹3 lakh, was seized from M/s Krish Enterprises in Lasudiya Mori, Indore, on 25 July. Additionally, expired 'Yeole Without Sugar Premix' was destroyed on the spot at a Navlakha outlet.
How many food samples were collected and where are they being tested?
A total of 21 food samples were collected from five establishments during the drive. All samples have been sent to the State Food Testing Laboratory in Bhopal for analysis.
What legal action can be taken if the samples fail testing?
If laboratory results confirm any violations, authorities will initiate legal proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The nature and severity of action will depend on the specific violations identified.
Which establishments were inspected during the Indore food safety drive?
Five establishments were inspected: M/s Krish Enterprises (Lasudiya Mori), a Yeole Tea outlet (Navlakha), FA Gift Pvt Ltd, Sai Kripa Milk Dairy, and Ashik Dairy Farm. Products sampled included ghee, milk, paneer, curd, muffins, and premix.
How can Indore residents report food adulteration?
Indore Collector Shivam Verma has urged residents to report food adulteration or the sale of expired products through the Collector Helpline, CM Helpline, or other authorised grievance platforms for prompt action by authorities.
