In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, two children died after consuming allegedly adulterated milk. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) is investigating the incident and has taken action against a dairy firm for food safety violations, including transporting milk without temperature control.
The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) of Uttar Pradesh has launched an investigation following the tragic deaths of two children in Agra, reportedly after consuming adulterated milk. The incident took place in Arnauta village under the jurisdiction of Basai Aarela police station.
According to preliminary reports, the children fell ill after drinking milk at night, and despite efforts, they could not be saved. While the exact cause of death is yet to be determined, the FSDA has taken immediate action upon receiving a tip-off about a suspicious milk tanker operating in the area.
The FSDA team intercepted the tanker and interrogated its driver, who admitted that the vehicle was carrying “sapareta milk”, a local term for milk diluted or adulterated with other substances to increase quantity. The milk was being transported in a non-temperature-controlled tanker, which violates established food safety norms. The agency has collected samples and penalized the dairy firm involved in the operation.
Authorities are now examining the extent of adulteration and any potential link to the children’s deaths. A full toxicology report is expected, and the FSDA has vowed stringent action against those found responsible for any violations.
The deaths have raised public alarm over milk safety and the broader issue of food adulteration in the region. The FSDA’s rapid response has been acknowledged by local health advocates, though they stress the need for stricter regulation and enforcement to protect consumers from dangerous food practices.
Officials reiterated that such negligence endangering public health would not be tolerated, and the case remains under active investigation by both the FSDA and local law enforcement authorities.
Further updates will be issued as new information becomes available.