New Delhi: The food safety department destroyed 402 kg of rasgullas, chhena, milk cake and other food items during raids on sweet-making units in Nihal Vihar, while another 520 kg of spoiled khoya and chhena was destroyed at Mori Gate Khoya Mandi as part of its festive-season crackdown.In Nihal Vihar, teams inspected 13 premises, including unlicensed rasgulla-making units, sweet manufacturers and shops. The destroyed items included 265 kg of rasgullas, 45 kg of chhena, 80 kg of milk cake and 12 kg of grated coconut. The department also collected 14 samples for laboratory testing.At Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, officials destroyed around 370 kg of khoya and 150 kg of chhena after finding the material abandoned, spoiled and emitting a foul smell. Three khoya samples were collected for testing.The department said the Nihal Vihar operation was conducted on a holiday, with teams deployed simultaneously across different lanes, after an earlier drive on Aug 26 faced difficulties locating sweet-making units.The action comes amid increased demand for sweets during the festive season. The department said further action would be taken against food business operators under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, based on inspection findings and laboratory reports.Chief minister Rekha Gupta said regular monitoring, surprise inspections and sample testing would continue, adding that violations putting public health at risk would not be tolerated.
