LUCKNOW, March 2 -- With Holi around the corner, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), Uttar Pradesh, has seized adulterated food items and edible oil worth Rs.12.34 crore in the last 10 days, as part of a statewide enforcement drive against food adulteration, officials said on Monday.

VP Singh, FSDA assistant commissioner, said strict action is being taken against those involved in misbranding, adulteration and sale of substandard food products. "We have either seized or destroyed adulterated items and oil worth Rs.12.34 crore since February 20," Singh said, adding that surveillance and sampling drives will continue in the coming days.

The department has stepped up inspections across the state, including Lucknow, ahead of pea...