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Apple cider vinegar, jam, kiwi juice samples fail quality test in Solan
In a recent action taken by the Food Safety Department, samples of apple cider vinegar, black grape jam and kiwi juice collected at Parwanoo, the entry point of Himachal Pradesh, have failed the quality test. The samples tested at CTL Kandaghat and Chandigarh laboratories were part of the department’s routine inspection. Out of the six food samples tested, three did not meet the required standards.
Solan – In a recent action taken by the Food Safety Department, samples of apple cider vinegar, black grape jam and kiwi juice collected at Parwanoo, the entry point of Himachal Pradesh, have failed the quality test. The samples tested at CTL Kandaghat and Chandigarh laboratories were part of the department’s routine inspection. Out of the six food samples tested, three did not meet the required standards.
According to the report, while black grape jam and kiwi juice failed due to misbranding, serious concerns have been raised over the quality and safety of apple cider vinegar. The laboratory results show that the vinegar is not only misbranded but is also unsafe for consumption, posing a great risk to health.
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In view of these findings, the Food Safety Department has taken strict action against the manufacturer of apple cider vinegar. A notice has been issued ordering immediate stoppage of production and recall of existing stock from the market to prevent further harm to consumers.
Arun Chauhan, assistant commissioner of the food safety department in Solan, confirmed that the vinegar has been declared unsafe. “Strict action has been taken against the manufacturer and we have directed them to stop production immediately. Public safety is our priority and we are committed to ensure that harmful products are removed from circulation,” he said.
This development comes after the collection of six samples, including soya chunks, tomato gravy, paneer and failed items, in Solan district. Chauhan further informed that the department has collected a total of 24 food samples from various places across the district, including kala chana, vanaspati ghee, pan masala, cow ghee and traditional sweets like doda barfi, soan papdi and rasgulla. The results of these samples are expected in the coming days.
With the recent discovery of unsafe products, the food safety department has intensified its food safety surveillance across the district, ensuring that any potential threat to public health is addressed immediately.
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