July 23, 2008:Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine officials on Tuesday conducted State-wide raids on branded and unbranded milk following reports of large-scale sale of adulterated milk by unlicensed vendors.

The day-long raids were conducted on milk processing plants, village milk cooperative societies, milk collection centres, chilling centres, retail shops, and milk parlours. Checks were also conducted at the Ambattur and Madhavaram dairies of Aavin and lifted milk samples.

Over 1,500 litres of milk kept in unhygienic containers for sale after the expiry date was destroyed. Action was also taken against unlicensed vendors.


Chennaivision Team