Hapur Raid: 890kg Adulterated Ghee Seized from Shreshtha Food Products
Authorities in Hapur seized 890kg of suspected adulterated ghee and palm oil from Shreshtha Food Products in a late-night raid.
In a major crackdown on food fraud, authorities in Hapur have uncovered a massive operation involving adulterated ghee seizure Hapur officials believe was destined for unsuspecting consumers. During a targeted late-night raid, food safety teams seized nearly 900 kilograms of suspected tainted desi ghee, alongside ingredients used for adulteration.
Midnight Raid on Shreshtha Food Products
The operation unfolded on Thursday night, October 15, 2026, around 10 PM. Acting on the directives of District Magistrate Kavita Meena, a team led by Assistant Commissioner (Food) Chandrashekhar Mishra descended upon Shreshtha Food Products, a facility located on Modi Nagar Road.
The scale of the seizure was significant. Officials confiscated 890 kilograms of suspected adulterated desi ghee, which carries an estimated market value of Rs 5.34 lakh. The raid didn't stop at the finished product; investigators also found and seized refined palm oil and 30 kilograms of cream, which are often used to artificially inflate the volume and alter the composition of pure ghee.
Shocking Hygiene and Documentation Failures
Beyond the suspected adulteration, the conditions inside the facility were described as alarming. Authorities reported several critical health and safety violations, including:
- Unhygienic Processing: The environment where the food was being processed failed to meet basic sanitary standards.
- Substandard Storage: The ghee was being stored in plastic drums that were not food-grade, posing further contamination risks.
- Missing Records: When questioned, the operators of the firm were unable to provide the mandatory documentation regarding where they were procuring their milk.
Laboratory Tests and Legal Action
To confirm the extent of the adulteration, the food safety department has collected four specific samples for rigorous laboratory testing: two samples of the seized ghee, one of the refined palm oil, and one of the cream.
Assistant Commissioner Mishra has stated that an improvement notice will be issued to the firm. However, more severe legal proceedings are on the horizon, pending the official results from the laboratory analysis.
War on Adulteration Ahead of Festive Season
This raid is not an isolated incident but part of a broader, intensified anti-adulteration campaign in Hapur. With the festive season approaching—a time when the demand for sweets and dairy products spikes—the administration is on high alert to protect public health.
The department has already been active this week, targeting illegal Mawa operations and seizing substandard sauces and spices from various local businesses. This string of raids signals a zero-tolerance policy toward those compromising food safety in the region.