Maharashtra FDA suspends dozens of licences and seizes suspected unsafe food in statewide raids

Mumbai, August 22, 2026: Suspected substandard milk and dairy products were found during inspections at three establishments in Mahape in Navi Mumbai, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to seize 1,309 kg/litres of milk and dairy products worth Rs 12.23 lakh. The action was part of a special drive against violations of food safety norms.Inspections In MahapeThe inspections were conducted on August 19 at Bhaskar Dairy, P.K. Dairy and Vijay Dairy in the Mahape MIDC area. The FDA suspected violations of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and seized the products for further examination.At Bhaskar Dairy, officials seized 473 kg of skimmed milk powder (Chandrakamal) worth Rs 1.60 lakh and 75 kg of medium-fat paneer (Bhaskar) worth Rs 22,500. The total seizure was 548 kg of dairy products valued at Rs 1.83 lakh.At P.K. Dairy, the FDA seized 393 litres of loose buffalo milk worth Rs 1.24 lakh and 368 litres of loose cow milk worth Rs 1.16 lakh. In all, 761 litres of milk worth Rs 2.40 lakh was seized.Milk Suspected To Be SubstandardAt Vijay Dairy, officials seized 138 litres of loose buffalo milk worth approximately Rs 1.10 lakh and three litres of loose cow milk worth Rs 180. The total seizure was 141 litres worth Rs 1.10 lakh.The FDA said the milk seized from Vijay Dairy was suspected to be substandard, and further action is being taken based on the findings of the inspection and analysis.Also Watch:Mumbai: MCA Club BKC Faces Mundhe-Led FDA Wrath, Food & Beverage Services Shut Over Hygiene LapsesFDA Intensifies InspectionsThe action was initiated under Sections 26 and 27 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The FDA has intensified inspections of milk and dairy establishments to check the quality and safety of products being sold to consumers.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde on Thursday said the department’s next focus under its statewide ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign will be edible oil.Munde said the FDA will take action against violations at every stage of the edible oil supply chain, including production, packaging, distribution and use. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers and establishments that repeatedly reuse cooking oil could face stringent legal action, including imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, reported NDTVProfit.“Our next focus as we take our campaign of Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra ahead will be edible oil,” Munde said during a press conference.He highlighted concerns over alleged violations of regulations prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the manufacture, sale and use of edible oil.1,247 edible oil samples testedSharing data from the previous year, Munde said the FDA collected 1,247 edible oil samples. Of these, 1,142 were found to meet the prescribed standards, while 77 were sub-standard, 13 were unsafe, and 15 were misbranded.Mumbai, Maharashtra: FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "Last year we took about 1247 samples of edible oil, out of which the standard was 1142, 1142, sub-standard 77, unsafe 13 and misbranded 15. The stock was 3,20,781 kg and its value was 531,00,000 rupees. So these are the… pic.twitter.com/v8k4pBIyVz— IANS (@ians_india) August 20, 2026 The FDA had seized 3,20,781 kg of stock valued at around Rs 5.31 crore, according to Munde.“So these are the findings of last year. This is the data of last year. We have increased the action accordingly. And this compliance order is the next and strong step in this direction, because of which people should get safe edible oil, neither misbranded, nor unsafe, nor sub-standard,” he said.25 Quintals Analogue Paneer Seized From Sehore Dairy During Late-Night FDA Inspection; False Labelling On PacketsOrders cover entire supply chainMunde said the FDA’s orders will apply across the entire supply chain, from manufacturing and distribution to the final sale of edible oil. Manufacturers will also be required to hold the licences prescribed under the applicable regulations.FDA flags concerns over loose oilMunde also flagged concerns over loose edible oil and certain other products that may not carry clear information about their source or date of manufacture.He said the lack of such information can make it difficult for authorities to trace products and take appropriate action any food poisoning incident occurs.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division, has suspended the licences or registrations of three hotels and restaurants and seized food products worth ₹19.90 lakh from five establishments across Pune, Solapur, Kolhapur and Sangli districts during a special inspection drive conducted between August 17 and 20.The action was taken under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign launched by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Munde. During inspections of hotels and restaurants, FDA officials found major violations of food safety and hygiene standards, prompting immediate action against the establishments. The licences or registrations of M/s Baba’s Kitchen, operating from the Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd canteen in Marunji, Mulshi; M/s Ambrosios, Shrinath Food Corner in Hinaewadi; and M/s Sapphire Foods (KFC) at Dharmashree Milestone, Chandni Chowk, Bavdhan, have been suspended.SIR Gets 8-Day Extension In Maharashtra; Pune Draft Roll On Aug 31, Claims Till Sept 30, Final Roll On Nov 4 At Baba’s Kitchen, officials found violations of food safety requirements, including the use of food colours in food products and the presence of cockroaches and insects. At Ambrosios, inspectors found expired food products, major unhygienic conditions and the presence of cockroaches and insects.According to information received from the FDA, at the KFC storage facility in Bavdhan, officials found food products being stored in an area that was not mentioned in the original FSSAI licence. The cold storage facility on the fifth floor also had a malfunctioning air-conditioning system, resulting in water leakage and the accumulation of ice directly on food boxes. The FDA further found that food products were being stored directly on the floor and against walls instead of being placed on racks as required under food safety regulations. Packaging boxes and other waste were also found accumulated outside the designated waste storage area. Officials also found that authorised records related to inspection and employee training were not available for the storage department.Apart from the action against hotels and restaurants, the FDA seized food products worth ₹19.90 lakh from five establishments on suspicion of adulteration and labelling violations.Pune Crime: 23-Year-Old Posing As Spiritual Guru Held By Kondhwa Police For Seeking Semi-Nude Photos In Solapur district, officials seized 3,800 kg of rabdi and gulab jamun premix, valued at ₹5.23 lakh. In Kolhapur, 62 kg of pedha, worth ₹16,000, was seized from one establishment, while 156 kg of sweet halwa, valued at ₹1.40 lakh, was destroyed after it was found to be expired.In Pune district, the FDA seized 5,088 kg of khichdi masala and 4,498 kg of toasted soya grits from Indo Allied Protein Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Mahalunge. The company supplies food to anganwadis in Pune district. The seized products were valued at ₹9.57 lakh. In Sangli district, officials seized 322 kg and 3,528 kg of jaggery powder, collectively valued at ₹4.30 lakh, from an establishment at the Market Yard. Samples of the seized food products have been sent for analysis and further action will be taken based on the laboratory reports.The FDA also carried out action against prohibited food products at nine establishments in the Pune division. Gutkha, paan masala and flavoured tobacco worth ₹18.36 lakh were seized, while nine FIRs were registered. Six establishments were sealed and two vehicles worth ₹7.15 lakh were seized. The department said 12 people were arrested in connection with the cases.Digambar Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner (Food), FDA Pune Division, said, “As per the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner, inspections of hotels and restaurants have been started under the inspection campaign. Immediate action is being taken against establishments that do not comply with hygiene standards under the Food Safety Act. Similarly, strict action will be taken against establishments conducting food businesses without a licence or in violation of rules, as well as those manufacturing, processing and selling substandard, adulterated or non-compliant food products.”

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized banned items and milk and dairy products worth o Rs 25 lakh and suspended the licences of five hotels and restaurants for violations, officials said on Wednesday.An official release said that the agency inspected 31 hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and other food establishments on Tuesday, following which 22 were issued improvement notices and licences of five establishments were suspended.The action against banned products covered gutkha, pan masala, flavoured supari and other prohibited items. The FDA said stock worth Rs 11.40 lakh was seized in eight establishments across the Mumbai, Konkan, Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions. Ten persons were arrested, and eight FIRs were registered, while six establishments were sealed, it said.The FDA also seized around 14,552 kg of other food products, including milk and milk products, bakery products and other items, valued at about Rs 13.90 lakh, according to the release. Samples were collected in some cases and sent to authorised laboratories for analysis, it said.Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Warns Of Action Over Surrogate, Misleading Ads After Issuing Notices To Bollywood ActorsEstablishments Face Licence SuspensionAmong the establishments facing licence suspension was Hotel Radha in Malad (West), Mumbai, where officials found serious hygiene and food safety deficiencies, including live rodents in the kitchen and poor drainage and sanitation, the release said. The FDA said the establishment’s food business licence was suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.The FDA also suspended the licence of an establishment operating at Saraswati College of Engineering in Kharghar after finding deficiencies related to food safety, hygiene and pest-control measures.The department said action was also taken against Janata Tawa and Grill in Kurla, where serious food safety lapses were discovered.During another inspection, FDA officials found the sale of expired food products and unhygienic conditions at Parmeshthi Super Shoppe near Devagiri Hospital in Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Action was initiated against the food business operator.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Backs FDA Crackdown On Adulterated Food; Dy CM Eknath Shinde Seeks Tough Action Against Violators The FDA, headed by senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, said the statewide action was being carried out under the “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.It urged food business operators to maintain proper storage conditions, temperature control, cleanliness and pest-control measures, warning that violations would invite action under the Food Safety and Standards Act and relevant rules. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food establishments in Pune, with inspections revealing repeated violations of hygiene and food safety norms. The latest action includes the suspension of the food licence of Hotel Chul Mutton in Lohegaon, where officials found violations of the hygiene and health requirements prescribed under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.The hotel, located on Nagar Road near Jakat Naka in Khandave Nagar, was inspected as part of the FDA’s ongoing food safety campaign. Following the inspection, its FSSAI licence was suspended and the establishment was directed not to conduct food business operations until the deficiencies are rectified.The latest update from the FDA states that 40 food establishments were inspected across Pune Division between August 14 and 17. Of these, 36 were issued improvement notices, while one licence was suspended. No licence was cancelled during the period.Pune: 9-Year-Old Girl Assaulted And Murdered In Junnar; Neighbor Taken Into Custody The crackdown also covered prohibited food products. During the same period, officials inspected three establishments in Pune Division and found prohibited products at all three. The FDA seized prohibited food products worth ₹10.07 lakh, registered three FIRs and arrested seven people. One vehicle was also seized.This comes days after the FDA Pune Division suspended the licences and registrations of 16 hotels, restaurants, e-commerce and dairy establishments between August 11 and 14, following inspections that found unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety standards under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug Safe Maharashtra’ campaign.Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, said, “The administration has adopted a strict position regarding the quality of food products and implementation of the law in Maharashtra. We will not tolerate anyone playing with the health of the public. Citizens have the right to receive pure food. If anyone is found adulterating food or selling, storing or producing prohibited substances, stricter action is being taken and will continue in the future.”She Went To Eat Guavas With A Neighbour, But Never Returned: 9-Year-Old Girl’s Rape & Murder In Pune Leaves Everyone Shocked FDA Action (Aug 14-17)Food establishments inspected - 40Improvement notices issued - 36License suspended - 1Licences cancelled - 0Establishments with prohibited products - 3Value of prohibited products seized - ₹10.07 lakhFIRs registered - 3Persons arrested - 7Vehicle seized - 1

Mumbai, August 18, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing crackdown on adulterated food, unsafe products and unhygienic eateries across the state, saying strict action is necessary to protect citizens’ health.Since Tukaram Mundhe took charge as FDA Commissioner, the department has intensified inspections and enforcement against establishments violating food safety norms. FDA teams have been conducting frequent raids across Maharashtra, seizing adulterated food products and suspending licences of hotels, dairies and shops over unhygienic conditions.“Food quality norms have been laid down, and when establishments violate them, it directly affects the health of citizens,” Fadnavis said. He added that adulterated food can pose serious risks to life and welcomed the action being taken against those involved in food adulteration.Fadnavis said the FDA’s strict enforcement drive would continue in the coming days.Shinde Directs Stringent ActionMeanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had directed the FDA to take stringent action against those involved in adulteration of milk, paneer, dairy products and other food items. At a meeting with Mundhe at Sahyadri Guest House on August 11, Shinde was briefed on the department’s ongoing enforcement measures.Shinde directed officials to explore action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, against those involved in organised food adulteration and to register non-bailable offences wherever applicable. He said food adulteration has serious consequences for public health.He also directed the department to constitute a special legal team comprising experienced legal experts to ensure that there were no legal shortcomings in cases being pursued before courts.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Warns Of Action Over Surrogate, Misleading Ads After Issuing Notices To Bollywood ActorsFDA Issues Notices To ActorsIn another action, the Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors in connection with advertisements for ‘Vimal Elaichi’ (Vimal Pan Masala). The notices are part of the FDA’s wider enforcement drive against products and advertisements allegedly linked to public health concerns.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/