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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nMEERUT:<\/span> A food manufacturing unit in Pannapuri, Hapur, was sealed after a raid by the food safety department found it was producing tomato sauce in unhygienic conditions using vegetable pulp, acid and banned synthetic colours. Officials seized nearly 200 litres of adulterated sauce, which was allegedly sold to local eateries and street vendors for Rs 20 per litre.Food commissioner Sunil Kumar<\/a> confirmed that rotten material, chemical substances and prohibited colours were at the unit. \u201cSamples have been sent for lab test. The product appeared unsafe for consumption,\u201d he said.The entire stock has been seized and the process to destroy it has been initiated, Kumar said, adding, \u201cA probe has been launched to identify others involved in the supply chain and distribution network.\u201dKumar said strict legal action would follow based on laboratory findings. \u201cIf the samples are found unsafe for consumption, a case will be filed against the operator.\u201d he said.The commissioner urged residents to be cautious while consuming food from roadside eateries. \u201cPeople should avoid opting for unusually cheap street food, as low prices often indicate the use of substandard or adulterated ingredients. Always check for basic hygiene and the quality of products being used in food preparation. If anyone suspects adulteration or unsafe practices, they should immediately report it to the food safety department,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n