The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) food department team seized 105 kg of suspected fake Amul ghee from a store in Jashodanagar area. The team received a tip-off about counterfeit ghee being sold at Charbhuja Kirana Store, located at Jashodanagar Chowkdi. Upon inspection, they found seven 15-kg tins of ghee with the label “Shuddh” misspelled, raising concerns about the product’s authenticity. The store’s trader claimed to have sourced the ghee from Hardik Traders near Hatkeshwar Circle, but a raid at the godown found it closed, and it was subsequently sealed by the AMC.
The ghee, branded as Amul, was allegedly being sold at an unusually low price, which led to suspicion. The AMC team’s discovery has raised concerns about the quality and authenticity of the ghee, and the potential health risk it poses to consumers. The matter is currently under investigation, and the stores and godowns involved have been sealed.
This incident highlights the need for stricter measures to prevent the sale of substandard or fake products, particularly in the food industry. As one of the largest cities in India, Ahmedabad has a significant reputation to uphold in terms of maintaining consumer safety and quality standards. The AMC’s swift action in seizing the suspected fake ghee and sealing the Godown is commendable, and it is hoped that this incident will lead to a deeper investigation and action against those responsible.