The allegations are backed by some alarming data journalism. Yadav claims that common dairy products like paneer and khoya are being adulterated with dangerous and harmful substances. The article mentions a list of ingredients that should send shivers down any professional’s spine: starch, synthetic fat, detergent, urea, and even plaster of Paris. This paints a grim picture of the lengths to which some are willing to go for profit, disregarding public health and safety.

The public health consequences are already being seen. The DPCC president highlights that since the start of the Navratri festival, as many as 150-200 residents from various parts of Delhi have suffered from food poisoning. These individuals are reportedly being treated at local hospitals. The consumption of tainted paneer, a daily source of protein for many, has become a serious health hazard, which is a key lesson for producers in dairy economics and quality control.

According to the report, Yadav attributes this widespread problem to a lack of proper monitoring and a severe shortage of resources for detecting adulteration. He has urged the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, to take strict action not only against those involved in the adulteration but also against government officials who may be complicit. This points to a deeper systemic issue that requires a robust, transparent, and enforceable regulatory framework to fix.