Maharashtra FDA suspends 43 licenses, seizes 17,824kg sweets and snacks
India
Just before Diwali, Maharashtra's FDA went on a food safety spree, suspending 43 business licenses and seizing around 17,824kg of sweets and snacks from establishments in Greater Mumbai, Konkan, Nashik, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur and Amravati divisions.
Popular festive foods like kaju katli and khoya worth ₹63.09 lakh didn't make the cut during inspections at 73 places.
FDA fines ₹70,000 in Nagpur, Amravati
The FDA isn't just being strict for fun; they want to keep harmful or low-quality foods off your plate, especially when everyone's celebrating.
Inspections stretched across Nagpur and Amravati too, with fines totaling ₹70,000 handed out under food safety laws.
It's a reminder for businesses to stick to quality standards so your festive treats stay safe.