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Dera Bassi dairy plant sealed after 1,200 kg paneer and 1,800 L milk spoiled
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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Authorities sealed a dairy processing unit in Dera Bassi, Punjab after a spoilage incident destroyed 1,200 kg of paneer and 1,800 L of milk.
Authorities in Dera Bassi, a town in Punjab's Mohali district, sealed a dairy processing plant after a spoilage incident. The loss amounted to approximately 1,200 kilograms of paneer and 1,800 litres of milk, according to local reports.
The Punjab Food Safety Department arrived on the scene following complaints from workers about a sudden change in product quality. Preliminary checks indicated that the refrigeration system had malfunctioned, leading to rapid deterioration of the stored dairy items.
The sealed facility will remain closed pending a detailed investigation and compliance verification. Officials said the incident underscores the need for stricter monitoring of cold‑chain infrastructure in the state's dairy sector.
No injuries were reported, and the authorities have assured consumers that the affected products have not entered the market.
The Punjab Food Safety Department arrived on the scene following complaints from workers about a sudden change in product quality. Preliminary checks indicated that the refrigeration system had malfunctioned, leading to rapid deterioration of the stored dairy items.
The sealed facility will remain closed pending a detailed investigation and compliance verification. Officials said the incident underscores the need for stricter monitoring of cold‑chain infrastructure in the state's dairy sector.
No injuries were reported, and the authorities have assured consumers that the affected products have not entered the market.