Pune FDA destroys 1,491 kg of sweets ahead of Diwali
The Food and Drug Administration seized various confectionery items from two outlets in Kondhwa Budruk and Khed taluka due to quality and documentation issues.
The Pune Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized and destroyed 1,491 kg of sweets from two separate outlets in Kondhwa Budruk and Alandi, according to a report by Urban Acres. The action was taken due to concerns regarding product quality, labelling, and documentation.
At Gayatri Ladoo Bhandar in Tilekar Nagar, Kondhwa Budruk, officials seized 1,188 kg of sweets. This stock included 1,008 kg of motichoor ladoos worth Rs 1,51,000 and 180 kg of motichoor boondi valued at Rs 22,000, with a total estimated value of Rs 1,73,000. The food licence for the products was suspended immediately following the destruction of the stock at the site.
A second operation occurred on November 2 at R. Bikaner Mithai Centre in Dhanore, Khed taluka. Officials destroyed 303 kg of barfi, worth Rs 1,21,200, which lacked labels and purchase bills and was reported to be of poor quality.
The FDA also took a sample of kalakand for laboratory testing.
The inspections were conducted under the guidance of FDA Joint Commissioner Shrikant Karkale. The team included food safety officer K. V.
Barwarkar, along with H. R. Marewar and S.
N. Chatte.
The total value of the destroyed sweets across both locations was approximately Rs 2,94,900. The administration has requested that food businesses use correct labels, keep purchase invoices, and follow safe storage practices.