FDCA seizes over 16,000 liters of suspicious ghee from a factory in Mehsana

FDCA seizes over 16,000 liters of suspicious ghee from a factory in Mehsana October 15, 2025

Mehsana: The local police team on night patrol searched the premises of Shivan Food Products in Gilosan village following a tip-off about suspicious ghee production. After finding a large quantity of the suspicious ghee, the police informed the Mehsana Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), which inspected the factory, seized 16,812 liters of ghee valued at approximately Rs 95.6 lakh, and sealed the premises.

The factory, owned by Hiteshbhai Govindbhai Patel, was found storing around 75 cartons of Amrit Pure Ghee, Amrit Cow Ghee, and Gaudhara Cow Ghee, along with 700 cartons of other brands. FDCA officials collected 18 ghee samples and sent them to the government laboratory for testing.

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