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22,000 litres of suspect desi ghee fail safety tests, two firms face case in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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Tests on 22,000 litres of suspected desi ghee in Jalandhar showed non‑compliance, prompting authorities to register cases against two manufacturers.
Local food‑safety officials in Jalandhar collected 22,000 litres of desi ghee that raised concerns about adulteration. Laboratory analysis revealed that the samples did not meet the prescribed quality parameters, leading to a failure verdict.
Following the test results, the authorities opened legal proceedings against two companies that supplied the ghee. The case is being investigated under the relevant food‑safety regulations, and the firms may face penalties or product recalls pending further inquiry.
Consumers have been advised to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of ghee products before purchase, while the investigation continues to determine the extent of the contamination and any potential health impact.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring food quality in the region and highlights the role of regulatory checks in protecting public health.
Following the test results, the authorities opened legal proceedings against two companies that supplied the ghee. The case is being investigated under the relevant food‑safety regulations, and the firms may face penalties or product recalls pending further inquiry.
Consumers have been advised to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of ghee products before purchase, while the investigation continues to determine the extent of the contamination and any potential health impact.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring food quality in the region and highlights the role of regulatory checks in protecting public health.