Rat Found Swimming in Gulab Jamun Container at Bhiwandi Sweet Shop; FDA Orders Closure

Live rat in gulaab jamuns at Maharashtra shop triggers outrage, FDA action

After a video surfaced online, the Maharashtra FDA took cognisance, issued a notice to Harish Gulab Jamun shop, and initiated action over the reported food safety violation.

Rat found swimming in gulab jamun container at Bhiwandi sweet shop; FDA orders closure

A video appeared on social media showing a rat swimming in a container of gulab jamuns. This alarming footage led to protests from local residents demanding action against the sweet shop. The Food and Drug Administration inspected the shop and found it lacked the necessary registration certificate. Consequently, they issued a stop-business notice to the Harish Gulab Jamun shop.

Rat seen floating in gulab jamun vessel at Thane shop; FDA raid follows

Speaking to The Indian Express, Santosh Sirosiya, Assistant Commissioner, FDA, Thane, under whose jurisdiction Bhiwandi falls, said the authority took the action after seeing the viral reel on Tuesday, October 6.