Key Facts
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: The District Food Safety Department has reported that six out of several food samples collected in April 2026 failed quality tests. The samples included sugar, cashew nuts, urad bari, protein cubes, paneer, and milk cake. The findings were released on 23 June 2026.
Details of Failed Samples
According to the laboratory reports, sugar, cashew nuts, and urad bari were found to be misbranded. Paneer and milk cake were declared substandard as they did not meet the prescribed quality parameters. The protein cube sample was both substandard and misbranded. Notably, the sugar sample was found to contain colour adulteration, rendering it unsafe for consumption.
Inspection and Sampling
The food safety team conducted inspections and collected samples from various shops in the Padhar, Dhanotu, and Sundernagar areas of Mandi district during April 2026. In a separate drive in Sundernagar, the department also collected two samples of cooking oil from 31 bottles stored in three cartons. These samples have been sent for laboratory analysis, and action will be taken based on the results.
Action Taken
The District Food Safety Department has issued notices to the concerned traders, seeking their responses. Further proceedings will be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Assistant Commissioner L.D. Thakur confirmed that legal action will be taken as per rules against those responsible for selling substandard or misbranded food items.
What Readers Should Know
- Consumers are advised to check packaging and quality marks before purchasing food items.
- The department urges the public to report any suspicious food products to the local food safety office.
- Regular inspections are conducted to ensure food quality and safety in the district.
FAQ
Mandi में कौन से खाद्य नमूने फेल हुए?
शक्कर, काजू, उड़द बड़ी, प्रोटीन क्यूब, पनीर और मिल्क केक के नमूने फेल हुए। शक्कर में रंग मिलावट पाई गई।
खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग ने क्या कार्रवाई की?
संबंधित कारोबारियों को नोटिस जारी कर जवाब मांगा गया है। खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक अधिनियम के तहत आगे की कार्रवाई होगी।
नमूने कब और कहाँ से लिए गए?
अप्रैल 2026 में पधर, धनोटू और सुंदरनगर क्षेत्र की दुकानों से नमूने लिए गए।