Overview
- H-FAST teams seized about 19 tonnes of mangoes from nine sites in city raids, and food safety officers took samples for lab analysis.
- Police arrested at least two wholesale traders and seized chemicals and fruit stocks, including a Chudi Bazar case involving “Diamond Ripe Ethylene.”
- Investigators said some traders exceeded Food Safety Authority guidance that allows up to five ethylene sachets per 20 kg, with one case using six per tray.
- Authorities warned buyers to avoid fruit with uniform bright colour, chemical odour or off taste and asked the public to report cases via Dial 100 or the H-FAST helpline 8712661212.
- Officials are continuing warehouse checks and have briefed traders on safe, legal ripening methods, with test results pending.