LUCKNOW, March 3 -- With Holi around the corner, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), Uttar Pradesh, has seized or destroyed 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 UP, including Lucknow, ahead of peak demand for sweets and snacks. FSDA Lucknow has released helpline numbers and digital platforms for lodging food quality complaints. Complaints can be registered at FSDA headquarters (18001805533), the Lucknow district office (+91 522 3514492), via WhatsApp (9793429747, 8756128434), the chief minister's helpline (1076), or online at consumerhelpline.gov.in. Officials said prompt reporting by consumers can help authorities act quickly. htc...