by A Big Raid in Kadi
On March 5, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) struck in Kadi, Mahesana, Gujarat. They seized heaps of adulterated paneer and cottonseed oil, shaking up the local food scene. The bust went down early today, confirmed by X posts at 01:38 AM.
Suspicious Stock Nabbed
The FDA grabbed 2300 kg of paneer and 1600 kg of cottonseed oil from two spots. These weren’t just off – they were flagged as health risks. Samples are off for testing, but the scale’s already alarming locals.
Keshavi Food Products Hit
In Narsinhpura, a Kadi suburb, Keshavi Food Products took the spotlight. The FDA found suspicious paneer here – possibly laced with cheap fillers. It’s a big blow to a firm known for dairy in Mahesana.
Health Fears Rise
Why worry? Past busts – like Ahmedabad’s 1500 kg fake paneer in February – showed palm oil and chemicals sneaking in. If this batch’s bad, it could mean stomach woes or worse for Gujarat families.
FDA’s Swift Move
The FDA acted on a tip, raiding before dawn on March 5. Posts on X praised their speed – 2300 kg of paneer didn’t hit plates. Cottonseed oil, often cut with junk, got nabbed too.
Kadi’s Food Safety Shake-Up
Kadi, a busy Mahesana hub, isn’t new to food scams. This haul – 3900 kg total – raises red flags on local supply chains. Residents wonder: what else is slipping through?
Keshavi Under Scrutiny
Keshavi Food Products faces heat now. Was this a one-off or a habit? The FDA’s digging – past raids elsewhere found urea and flour in paneer, hinting at a pattern.
Testing on the Way
Seized goods are at labs now. Results could take days, but the FDA isn’t waiting – probes are on. If confirmed bad, fines or bans could hit hard.
Gujarat’s Food Fight
This isn’t Mahesana’s first rodeo – Ahmedabad’s Dwarkesh Dairy bust showed fake paneer’s reach. Gujarat’s battling to keep food pure – March 5’s raid is another punch.
Locals React Fast
X posts erupted – “FDA saves us again!” one user cheered. Kadi folks demand tighter checks – 3900 kg of bad stock stings trust. Sentiment’s raw and loud.
What’s Next?
The FDA might raid more spots soon. Keshavi and others face a reckoning health’s on the line. Gujarat’s watching as this unfolds into 2025.
A Call to Stay Safe
This bust screams caution – check your paneer and oil. Mahesana’s FDA stands guard, but buyers need sharp eyes too. Safety starts at home.
