Ahmedabad’s Festive Food Safety Check: Test Results May Arrive After Dussehra Just for The Show?
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Ahmedabad’s festive food safety checks may not establish the quality of fafda and jalebi until well after Dussehra, with laboratory results expected to take 10–15 days. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) collected 24 food samples from 15 establishments on Monday, but the products could reach consumers before officials receive the test reports.
The AMC Health and Food Department had collected 47 samples of fafda and jalebi by October 17, followed by another 24 samples on Monday. All samples have been sent to the Public Health Laboratory for analysis.
With shops expected to continue selling festive snacks on Tuesday, consumers may eat the products before their quality is confirmed.
Vastrapur Ganthiya Sealed Over Unsafe Cooking Oil
The AMC sealed Vastrapur Ganthiya, located in Sailabh Complex opposite Vastrapur Lake, after testing found a Total Polar Compounds (TPC) reading of 32 in its cooking oil.
The permissible TPC limit for cooking oil used in frying is 25. Officials sealed the establishment after the reading exceeded the prescribed threshold, citing the potential risk to public health.
AMC Collects 24 Samples From 15 Establishments
The latest inspection drive covered 15 food establishments, from which officials collected 24 samples for laboratory testing.
The samples included fafda, jalebi, kadhi, chutney, chilli powder, gram flour (besan) and used cooking oil.
During the drive, the department also issued 10 notices to establishments for food safety compliance violations and collected fines totalling ₹40,000.
Festive Food Safety Checks Ahead of Dussehra
Demand for fafda, jalebi, sweets and savoury snacks rises during Dussehra, prompting the AMC to step up checks on food preparation, hygiene and the quality of oil used for frying.
The inspection campaign is being conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The department said it regularly inspects food businesses to ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards. Officials added that legal action would follow if inspections reveal violations or raise concerns about the quality of food products.
