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FDA Crackdown: Food Safety First

Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe leads massive crackdown on adulterated food across Maharashtra. Stay informed, stay safe.

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FDA seized 2,000 liters of adulterated milk containing detergent and urea. Suppliers in Pune district booked under FSSAI Act.

Tip: Avoid loose milk from unverified sources. Buy FSSAI licensed brands only.

Pune2026-07-28

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FDA suspended licenses of 5 high-profile clubs including Cricket Club of India and Juhu Gymkhana for cockroach and fly infestation.

Tip: Check restaurant FSSAI license before dining. Report hygiene issues to FDA.

Mumbai2026-07-28

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FDA testing reveals harmful artificial colors (Rhodamine B, Metanil Yellow) in popular spice brands across Maharashtra.

Tip: Buy only FSSAI certified spices. Look for FSSAI logo and license number.

Maharashtra2026-07-20

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FDA raided manufacturing units producing synthetic cheese using palm oil and artificial flavoring. 500kg seized.

Tip: Check cheese ingredients. Real cheese lists 'milk' as first ingredient.

Nagpur2026-07-18

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FDA found packaged drinking water units using non-food-grade plastic. 10,000 bottles seized in Thane district.

Tip: Buy BIS certified packaged water. Check for ISI mark.

Thane2026-07-15

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FDA seized 5 tonnes of artificially ripened bananas and mangoes using calcium carbide in Navi Mumbai market.

Tip: Avoid out-of-season fruits. Naturally ripened fruits have uneven color.

Navi Mumbai2026-07-12

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FSSAI testing reveals 70% of cheap honey brands contain rice syrup and sugar. Only 30% passed purity tests.

Tip: Buy FSSAI certified honey. Pure honey doesn't dissolve completely in water.

India2026-07-10

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FDA raids reveal mustard oil adulterated with argemone oil causing epidemic dropsy. Seized in Solapur.

Tip: Buy FSSAI licensed oils only. Check for AGMARK certification.

Solapur2026-07-08