Health Danger in Ahmedabad: AMC Seals Danilimda Farsan Unit Using Non-Permitted Colours and Reused Cooking Oil
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Ahmedabad: The Food Safety Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed a farsan manufacturing unit in the Danilimda area after detecting serious health code violations, including the use of non-permitted artificial colours, repeated re-heating of cooking oil, and unsanitary processing conditions. Officials seized and suspended 1,010 kg of food products during the raid on A.N. Gruh Udyog.
Acting on a specific tip-off, a team led by AMC Chief Food Officer Dr Tejas Shah raided Godown No. 4 at Goodluck Estate, Shalimar Estate, in Danilimda, South Zone. Inspectors found widespread unhygienic conditions and non-compliance with statutory safety guidelines, prompting immediate closure of the establishment and confiscation of raw materials and finished snacks.
Banned Food Colours and High TPC in Repeatedly Used Oil
During the inspection, civic officers discovered that the manufacturing facility was mixing unauthorized synthetic colours into food products to enhance their appearance. Officials also noted that frying oil was being reused repeatedly for deep-frying farsan, raising serious public health concerns over elevated Total Polar Compounds (TPC)—a known carcinogenic byproduct of overheated cooking oil.
Key irregularities uncovered during the raid:
- Seizure of Food Stock: 1,010 kg of food items suspended, including maida (refined flour), masala peanuts, fine sev, and farsi puri.
- Absence of Mandatory FSSAI Labeling: Packaged farsan ready for distribution lacked required FSSAI registration details and mandatory product labeling.
- Hygiene & Safety Violations: Food handlers were found working without essential protective gear such as hairnets, caps, or aprons.
- Immediate Closure: Premises sealed under AMC food safety enforcement rules to protect consumer health.
Ongoing Citywide Food Safety Drive
Dr Tejas Shah confirmed that the health and food departments will maintain rigorous checks across commercial eateries, manufacturing units, and sweet-and-farsan vendors throughout Ahmedabad.
Civic authorities have warned all food business operators in the city to adhere strictly to FSSAI hygiene guidelines, mandatory labeling, and oil disposal regulations or face immediate sealing and prosecution under the law.
