Adulteration of milk in Anantapur: UPA-Lokayukta orders repressions

Taking a serious vision of milk adulteration reports in the district of Anantapur, UPA-Lokayukta P. Rajani on Friday (February 7) addressed the Food Security Commissioner who instructs all food controllers and officers of Food and Officers of Food security that perform surprise inspections of local milk and milk milk. Suppliers

She told them to collect samples and take action under the provisions of the Food Safety Law and Food Standards if the samples are adulterated. Mrs. Rajani also ordered the official to monitor the milk relaxation units and establish milk purity test centers. She told the official to submit a final action report taken for March 24.

According to a press release from the UPA-Lokayukta, the sale of adulterated milk was unbridled in the Anantapur district, and the officials had seized a adulterated milk production unit in Bandamidipalli de Raptadu Mandal. An investigation showed that the milk contained a harmful chemist called Maltodextrina, whose use increased over time. Several chemical products were seized, including the aforementioned.

According to reports, almost a liter of adulterated milk entered the state daily, apparently with the participation of farmers, owners of dairy and intermediaries. If a racket was exposed, others adapted quickly and continued with their illegal businesses.

The detection of milk adulteration was also difficult since color, texture and taste remain unchanged. Additives such as Maltodextrin and synthetic milk mimic the consistency of real milk, according to the press release.