Indore Seizes 298 Kg Mawa, Shuts Unit

The food safety department in Indore seized 298 kg of mawa, 28 kg of vegetable oil, and 15 kg of semolina from a food manufacturing unit. The seized items are worth about Rs 75,000.

The inspection team visited Shri Shyam Food Agency and found that the unit was manufacturing mawa without the appropriate food registration category. The unit was ordered to stop operations immediately.

In another inspection, the team visited Marbello Food Products and found raw materials stored in poor conditions. The jelly manufacturing area was also found dirty. The department is issuing a notice to Marbello Food Products over the deficiencies found during the inspection.

The department collected samples from both units for laboratory testing and will take further action based on the inspection findings and laboratory reports.