Ludhiana, Sept. 11 -- A home-based food unit in Ludhiana was raided and challaned on Thursday after health officials found products being prepared and handled in unhygienic conditions.

Officials of the food safety department said a substantial quantity of food products was seized from the premises, including around 150 boxes of sauce, two drums of murabba and five gallons of vinegar.

"Three food samples have been sent for laboratory testing, while pickles, murabba and sauces found in unhygienic conditions were destroyed on the spot," said Dr Ashish Chawla, district health officer.

"The inspection also brought to light that vinegar, murabba and other food products procured from outside states were being repacked under the brand name "Ja...