Maharashtra FDA seizes unsafe dairy products, suspends 404 licences in 3-month crackdown

875 arrested, ₹67 crore food stock seized: Inside Tukaram Mundhe's sweeping crackdown on Maharashtra eateries

Maharashtra FDA's three-month crackdown under Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe saw 12,083 inspections, 875 arrests and food stock worth ₹67.20 crore seized, as authorities targeted adulteration, unhygienic kitchens and food safety violations.

Maharashtra FDA seizes unsafe dairy products, suspends 404 licences in 3-month crackdown

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration seized unsafe dairy products valued at Rs 5.4 crore. The agency also suspended 404 licenses during a recent three-month enforcement drive. Inspections covered 9,485 establishments dealing with various food items across the state. Action against prohibited food articles led to 867 arrests and confiscation of contraband. The total value of seized food stock reached Rs 67.20 crore during this period.

Tukaram Mundhe Effect: 12,000 Raids, 875 Arrests, Rs 67 Cr Tainted Food Seized In 100-Day FDA Blitz

Maharashtra FDA conducted 12,083 inspections in 109 days, issuing 5,269 notices and suspending 603 licences over food safety violations across the state.