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Punjab Food Safety Department orders disposal of moldy sweets in Jalandhar shops
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 10:41 PM
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The Punjab Food Safety Department inspected several sweet shops in Jalandhar and ordered the immediate disposal of sweets found to be contaminated with mold.
The Punjab Food Safety Department carried out surprise inspections at a number of sweet shops in Jalandhar, discovering visible mold growth on confectionery items in several outlets.
Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, officials directed shop owners to discard the affected sweets, seal them for safe disposal, and thoroughly sanitize the premises.
Department officers also seized the contaminated stock as evidence and documented the violations for further action.
The move is intended to protect consumers from potential health hazards such as allergic reactions or food‑borne illnesses that can arise from consuming mold‑tainted products.
Authorities warned that repeat offenses could attract fines or even temporary closure of the establishments, and urged the public to report any suspicious food quality issues.
Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, officials directed shop owners to discard the affected sweets, seal them for safe disposal, and thoroughly sanitize the premises.
Department officers also seized the contaminated stock as evidence and documented the violations for further action.
The move is intended to protect consumers from potential health hazards such as allergic reactions or food‑borne illnesses that can arise from consuming mold‑tainted products.
Authorities warned that repeat offenses could attract fines or even temporary closure of the establishments, and urged the public to report any suspicious food quality issues.