Over 27 metric tons of substandard dairy products removed from market in Nizhny Novgorod region
In the first half of 2025, the regional office of Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's consumer rights protection agency, reported the removal of 27.8 tons of substandard dairy products from circulation in the Nizhny Novgorod region. This action was taken as a result of violations discovered during inspections, including expiration date infractions and non-compliance with hygiene and physical-chemical standards.
Alexei Chugunov, a reporting official, made the announcement, also revealing that 1% of the analyzed milk and dairy samples did not meet the hygiene standards for antibiotic content. However, the specific antibiotic residue limits and testing methods used in Russia are not detailed in the available text. For the most accurate information, it is recommended to consult the official Russian sanitary and veterinary regulatory documents issued by Rosselkhoznadzor or Rospotrebnadzor.
The inspection also uncovered cases of improper storage of dairy products and instances where the products were past their expiration dates. It is worth noting that no GMO or radioactive substances were found in the analyzed milk and dairy samples.
Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 2560 samples of milk and dairy products have been analyzed. The regional office reported that 4.2% of the samples did not meet the physical-chemical standards, while 3.6% failed the required microbiological standards.
The parties responsible for these violations were held administratively liable in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining high standards in the production and distribution of food products to ensure consumer safety.
Previously, E. coli was found in ice cream and oil in the Nizhny Novgorod region, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilant monitoring and enforcement of food safety regulations. As the regional office continues its efforts to safeguard public health, it is crucial for consumers to stay informed and advocate for the highest quality standards in the products they consume.
In light of the findings, Alexei Chugunov, a reporting official, also highlighted that 1% of the milk and dairy samples analyzed did not meet hygiene standards for antibiotic content. Meanwhile, news outlets emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in the production and distribution of health-and-wellness products, including food-and-drink, as a reminder of consumer safety, following the removal of substandard dairy products from circulation in Nizhny Novgorod.
