1,400 kg fake khoya, 400 kilo expired ghee and paneer seized by FSSAI before Holi

1,400 kg of fake khoya in Jhansi, 400 kg of expired ghee in, consignment of fake panner in Noida, FSSAI seizes and destroys before festive season

Food safety has come under intense scrutiny this week after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reported a series of raids in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Through several posts on its official Instagram account, the food regulator revealed that large quantities of adulterated paneer, khoya and expired packaged food products were seized and destroyed in the run-up to Holi.

Adulterated paneer seized at Yamuna Expressway

In a video posted by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 27 February, officials can be seen disposing of a large quantity of adulterated paneer at a landfill site.

According to the Food Safety and Drug Administration, the consignment was intercepted late at night at Jewar Toll Plaza on the Yamuna Expressway. A sample from the seized batch has been sent for laboratory testing, while the remaining stock was destroyed immediately to protect public health and safety.

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1,400 kg adulterated khoya seized in Jhansi
On 28 February, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India reported another major raid in Jhansi, where officials confiscated nearly 1,400 kg of adulterated khoya during a late-night operation.

A mobile laboratory unit detected starch adulteration and fungal contamination in the product. Food items valued at around ₹3.5 lakh were destroyed on the spot after inspectors determined they were unsafe for consumption. Images shared by the regulator showed mould-infested khoya being dumped and discarded.

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Expired food supplies seized in Rajasthan
In a separate update on 1 March, the regulator highlighted strict enforcement actions in Salumbar district ahead of Holi.

Authorities confiscated nearly 400 kg of expired and contaminated food items, including ghee, cooking oil, tea leaves and spices. Samples from several shops have been collected and sent for laboratory analysis.

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Rising festival demand raises food safety concerns
With demand for festive foods increasing ahead of Holi, officials warned that adulterated dairy products and expired ingredients pose serious health risks. Consuming such items can lead to gastrointestinal infections and other long-term health complications, prompting authorities to intensify inspections during the festive season.