2.7 tonne adulterated ghee seized

Vijayawada: Food safety department and the city police on Thursday conducted a joint raid in Surampalli village under the Nunna police station limits and seized 2,700 kg adulterated ghee from the manufacturers.

According to information, the officials on a tip-off raided the two units and seized the ghee. Assistant food controller N Purnachandra Rao and Nunna circle inspector M V Durga Rao led the raids.

Purnachandra Rao told media that a trader named Venkat had been selling adulterated ghee under the popular brand names in the market. The officials seized 1,200 kg of ghee and fake labels of noted brands like Krishna, Srilakshmi, Madhura and Nandini.

Officials later raided another unit nearby and found about 1,500 kg adulterated ghee which is ready to be packed. The officials collected some samples for the lab tests and machinery has been seized. Purnachandra Rao said cases were registered against the manufacturer and the driver.