Patna: With an aim to provide safe, hygienic and high quality food items to the general public in view of the upcoming festivals like Dussehra and Diwali, the Food Safety Department has intensified special checking operations across the state of Bihar. Under this campaign, surprise inspections of major sweet shops and factories were conducted in various districts till 12 October 2026. During this period, the department took strict action against gross violations of food safety standards, storage of expired and spoiled food items and serious hygiene deficiencies, seized non-standard items from many establishments and got them destroyed, while the licenses of some establishments were suspended or cancelled.
License of Sweet Home and Factory located in Buddha Colony canceled
During inspection, expired gram flour, flour and flour were found in large quantities in the establishment. Food items worth about Rs 18,335 were seized from the spot, which included 70 kg of expired gram flour worth about Rs 6,300, which was destroyed in the factory itself. A total of four samples of paneer, khova, maida and flour were sent to the food laboratory for testing. The license of the establishment was canceled due to widespread irregularities. Apart from this, when expired custard powder, cumi flavor sulphate and baking powder were found in the same factory, they were confiscated and destroyed and five samples of flour, gram flour, sugar-free liquid and cashew-coconut biscuits were sent to the laboratory, after which the license of the factory was also cancelled.
M/s Koji’s license suspended
On the basis of serious irregularities found during the investigation, the license of M/s Koji Establishment has been suspended with immediate effect. Clarification has been sought from the concerned operator in this matter within three days. Also, samples of jaggery and Chamcham sweets have been collected and sent to the food laboratory for testing.
Correction notice to Shivam Sweets (Ramakrishna Nagar)
During the raid, 630 kg of Kalakand, 10 kg of Barfi and 5 kg of Laddus, including sweets worth an estimated Rs 1 lakh, were seized from the establishment, which were destroyed on the spot. Four samples of Kalakand, Barfi, Laddu and Silver Leaf were sent for testing. During investigation, water test reports and health certificates of artisans were not found, besides, skimmed milk powder was being used illegally in the manufacturing of sweets. In view of this, 14 days improvement notice has been given to the establishment.
Fungus found in milk powder of Neha Trades (Indira Nagar)
31 kg skimmed milk powder, 34 kg semolina, 20 kg milk cake and 14 kg sugar were seized from this establishment and completely destroyed. Three samples of Doda Barfi, skimmed milk powder and milk cake were sent to the laboratory. During investigation, rotting, strong odor and growth of fungus were found inside the skimmed milk powder. Apart from this, the cleanliness condition in the establishment was very poor, the walls and floors were damaged and the toilet was also found to be extremely dirty.
Instructions to Hari Lal (Patliputra Industrial Area) and Patna Biryani Mahal
Two samples of plain Chamcham and Gajak were sent from Hari Lal Pratishthan for testing and a notice of 14 days was issued directing to improve the drainage system and strictly follow the hygiene standards. At the same time, two samples of chaat masala and cinnamon were taken from Patna Biryani Mahal located on Buddha Marg and sent to the laboratory. Here, instructions were given to ensure compliance with food safety standards in case water testing report, pest control records and medical certificates of employees are not received.
Expired wafers destroyed in Bikaner
During inspection, it was found that the expiry date of October 13, 2026 was mentioned on the packet of wafers. To prevent the possibility of these products being reused in the market, they were destroyed on the spot. Also, two samples of cashew nuts and raisins were sent for testing. The Food Safety Department has issued a strict warning to all traders to ensure quality and safe storage of food items and not to sell expired or spoiled items under any circumstances.
