Maharashtra FDA suspends 43 food licenses after statewide Diwali drive
India
The Maharashtra FDA just wrapped up a special Diwali drive, suspending 43 food business licenses after inspecting 73 establishments across the state.
17,824kg of food was seized, and perishable food articles considered hazardous to public health were destroyed on the spot.
FDA suspends Blink Commerce Wardha license
Many shops were found with dirty kitchens, inadequate pest control, and missing safety records.
Nagpur saw the most suspensions (18), and even big names like Blink Commerce in Wardha lost its license.
The FDA also fined businesses ₹70,000 for breaking food safety rules and seized 3,935kg of khoya and sweets from two vehicles transporting food articles on highways.