Viral Lab Tests Raise Questions on Amul, Mother Dairy & Country Delight
A viral independent lab report has raised concerns about bacterial levels in milk from major brands, sparking public debate while official confirmation is still awaited.
Milk from big brands like Amul, Mother Dairy and Country Delight is a daily essential for millions of families in India. Recently, a video shared by an independent testing platform called Trustified has gone viral on social media, raising questions about the quality of packaged milk sold in the market.
In the video, blind lab tests were conducted on pouch milk samples from these brands. The tests checked two main things – Total Plate Count (TPC), which measures the total bacteria present in milk, and coliform bacteria, which can indicate possible contamination due to poor hygiene, dirty water or processing issues.
According to the reported findings, Mother Dairy cow milk allegedly had a TPC nearly eight times higher than the safe limit set by Indian food safety standards. Country Delight milk reportedly showed around twice the acceptable bacterial count. Some Amul pouch milk variants, such as Amul Taaza and Amul Gold, were said to have coliform bacteria levels above safety limits. There were also claims that certain Amul dahi pouches had high bacterial and yeast counts, although some small cup variants reportedly passed the tests.
However, these results are from an independent testing platform and not from any official government authority. So far, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has not publicly confirmed these specific lab findings.
Amul responded by saying that its products meet all safety standards and go through strict quality checks. The company also stated that independent test results may not be reliable if samples were not collected or handled properly.
Experts explain that the presence of coliform bacteria does not automatically mean the product is unsafe, but it may suggest possible contamination or handling issues. A high TPC may point towards gaps in hygiene during production, storage or transport.
The video has sparked strong reactions online. Many consumers expressed shock and demanded immediate government testing and stricter action. Others said that independent lab reports should not be treated as final proof without official confirmation. Some social media users even claimed there could be larger business motives behind the controversy, though there is no verified evidence to support such claims.
Until official clarification is issued, experts advise people to boil milk before use, store it properly in cool conditions and always check expiry dates, especially when serving children, elderly people or those with weak immunity.
As milk remains one of the most consumed daily food items in India, the debate has raised wider concerns about food safety, hygiene standards and regulatory oversight in the dairy sector.
