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Punjab Food Safety Dept Destroys 376 kg of Sweets in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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The Food Safety Department in Jalandhar, Punjab, seized and destroyed 376 kilograms of sweets after finding them non‑compliant with safety standards, reports Amar Ujala.
The Food Safety Department in Jalandhar, Punjab, carried out a disposal operation on sweets that failed to meet prescribed safety criteria. Officials inspected the confectionery batch, identified violations, and ordered the destruction of the entire 376‑kilogram stock.
The action was taken under the department's mandate to protect public health by preventing the distribution of potentially unsafe food items. The seized sweets were incinerated on site, and a detailed report has been filed with the district authorities.
Amar Ujala, citing the department's statement, confirmed that the operation concluded without incident and that no members of the public were exposed to the compromised products. The department reiterated its commitment to regular monitoring and enforcement across food outlets in the region.
The incident underscores the ongoing vigilance of Punjab's food safety officials, who routinely conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. Consumers are advised to remain cautious and report any concerns about food quality to local authorities.
Further updates will be provided if additional information emerges from the department's investigation.
The action was taken under the department's mandate to protect public health by preventing the distribution of potentially unsafe food items. The seized sweets were incinerated on site, and a detailed report has been filed with the district authorities.
Amar Ujala, citing the department's statement, confirmed that the operation concluded without incident and that no members of the public were exposed to the compromised products. The department reiterated its commitment to regular monitoring and enforcement across food outlets in the region.
The incident underscores the ongoing vigilance of Punjab's food safety officials, who routinely conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. Consumers are advised to remain cautious and report any concerns about food quality to local authorities.
Further updates will be provided if additional information emerges from the department's investigation.