Poison trade in the name of 'Vachanamrut' and 'Rhythm' cow ghee: 4,850 kg of suspected ghee seized from three places, Rs 1,000 crore Seizure of Rs 31.81 lakh worth of ghee, this is how to identify genuine and fake ghee

The food department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken a major action against suspected duplicate ghee being sold in the name of pure cow ghee in Ahmedabad city. The inspection was carried out by a team of designated officers and two food safety officers in the Indrapuri ward area of the south zone. During the investigation, a total of 4,850 kg of suspected cow ghee was seized for sale from three different locations in the city. The estimated cost of which is Rs. It is 31,81,273. The AMC team inspected the site located at CTM behind Laxmanbhai Industrial Estate, Purvadeep Society, in Indrapuri area. Arvindbhai Trikamchand Nagar was found to be working as a super stockist of "Rhythm Cow Ghee" and "Vachanamrut Cow Ghee" at this place. During the investigation, approximately 3,250 kg of suspected cow ghee was recovered from the spot. The estimated cost of which is Rs. 21,31,785. Ghee worth Rs 10,49,488 has been seized from two other distributors. Stock of ghee suspended for sale and sealed Samples of "Rhythm Cow Ghee" and "Vachanamrit Cow Ghee" have been sent for laboratory testing by Food Safety Officers under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. At the same time, the entire stock at the site has been suspended for sale and the unit has been sealed. Production in Paldi-Kakanj of Daskroi taluka During preliminary investigations, it was found that the ghee of both brands was produced by Sarthak Food Products in plot number 53 at Ode-Pirana Road in Paldi-Kakanj village of Daskroi taluka. The details have been sent to the concerned authorities of the State Government for further investigation and action in the matter. Two other distributors were also seized. During the investigation, AMC also found information about two other distributors of the same products in Ahmedabad city. These include Vatva-based Veerkripa Trading and Dudheshwar-based Trishala Agency. As soon as the information was received, the AMC sent different teams to both the locations and conducted an investigation. During the operation, around 1,600 kg of suspected ghee, valued at Rs. 1,000 crore, was withheld for sale from both the locations. It is 10,49,488. Thus, a total of 4,850 kg of suspected cow ghee has been suspended for sale by the food department of the AMC in a joint operation at three different locations in the city, with a total estimated value of Rs. It is 31,81,273. On receipt of the laboratory test report, necessary legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 would be taken against the concerned traders and operators. On April 23, 400 kg of spurious ghee sold under the name of 'Murlidhar Food Products' was seized On April 23, 2026, the food department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) conducted a raid in the Nikol area and busted a racket of making duplicate cow ghee without a license. Approximately 400 kg of adulterated ghee made from a mixture of vegetable fat and palmolein oil has been seized and legal action has been initiated under FSSAI. The unit was proposing to manufacture 'Murlidhar Food Products' located at Ved Industrial Park-2 in Kathwara. The license number mentioned on the packing had also expired. The food department seized 400 kg (500 grams and 100 ml jars) of duplicate ghee from the spot with an estimated value of Rs 1.60 lakh. 15 kg of pure ghee makes 'poison' 16 April 2026 Surat, once known as the Diamond and Textile City, now seems to be becoming a hub of fake foods. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the city police raided a factory in the Sachin GIDC area on the basis of a tip-off. The factory, which runs in the name of 'Sabka Foods', openly tampered with the health of the people, used only 1 kg of pure ghee to produce 15 kg of fake 'Vidura ghee'. The police seized fake ghee, machinery and cash worth Rs 35.81 lakh from the spot. Read the full story