Mathura Food Safety Raid: 500 Kg Paneer, 2,000 Kg Milk Destroyed

Mathura: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has carried out a major raid at a paneer-making unit in Hussaini village of Shergarh, Mathura, following information about suspected adulteration. Officials destroyed 500 kg of paneer and 2,000 kg of milk found at the unit, according to the report supplied to MathuraNow.

The value of the destroyed dairy products was estimated at around ₹2.25 lakh. A report has also been lodged against the operator of the paneer manufacturing unit.

Food Safety Team Raids Paneer Unit in Shergarh

The action was taken after Assistant Commissioner Food Dr Jatin Kumar Singh received confidential information about suspected adulterated paneer being manufactured in Hussaini village under Chhata tehsil.

A mobile food-safety team conducted the inspection on Monday under the leadership of Chief Food Safety Officer K.K. Tripathi.

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The team inspected a paneer manufacturing unit operated by Sonu Kumar in the village.

500 Kg Paneer and 2,000 Kg Milk Destroyed

During the inspection, officials found a large quantity of dairy products and ingredients at the manufacturing unit.

According to the supplied report, the team destroyed approximately 500 kg of paneer and 2,000 kg of milk. The combined value of the material was estimated at around ₹2.25 lakh.

The destruction was carried out as part of the food-safety action following the inspection.

Officials Find Chemicals and Other Ingredients

The inspection team reportedly found skimmed milk powder, 80 kg of refined soybean oil and soybean at the unit.

The report also states that officials found approximately 20 kg of Tinopal chemical and 12 kg of Rangkat, described in the supplied report as sodium hydrosulfate.

According to the department’s account cited in the report, these substances were being used in the paneer-making process, including for whitening the product.

Action Taken Against Unit Operator

A report has been lodged against the operator of the paneer manufacturing unit following the inspection.

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The action comes amid continued food-safety concerns surrounding the preparation and sale of adulterated dairy products. However, the legal proceedings against the operator will remain subject to investigation and due process.

Why the Raid Matters for Consumers

Paneer and milk are widely consumed across Mathura and the wider Braj region. Food-safety inspections are therefore important for identifying suspected adulteration at the production and distribution level.

The latest action also highlights the role of inspections in checking the ingredients and processes used by local dairy-product manufacturers.

Consumers should purchase paneer, milk and other dairy products from reliable sources and remain alert to unusual colour, texture, smell or packaging. Any suspected food-safety violation should be reported to the appropriate food-safety authorities.

Key Details of the Mathura Food Safety Action

• Location: Hussaini village, Shergarh, Mathura
• Action: Food-safety inspection and raid
• Paneer destroyed: 500 kg
• Milk destroyed: 2,000 kg
• Reported value: Around ₹2.25 lakh
• Unit operator named in the report: Sonu Kumar
• Chief Food Safety Officer leading the team: K.K. Tripathi
• Assistant Commissioner Food mentioned in the report: Dr Jatin Kumar Singh

Public Interest Disclaimer

This report is published in the public interest and is based on the information supplied to MathuraNow about the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department’s inspection and subsequent action. The report does not treat the allegations against the unit operator as a final judicial finding. The quantities destroyed, ingredients found and other details are reported as stated in the supplied source. No independent laboratory report was provided with the material used for this article.

Editorial note: MathuraNow has retained the distinction between an official food-safety action and a final legal finding. Any further findings from laboratory testing, investigation or court proceedings should be reported separately when officially available.