Maharashtra FDA Seizes 859 Kg Food Items In Mumbai

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized over 859 kg of food items worth approximately ₹2.70 lakh in an inspection drive across Mumbai on October 27.

The seized items include 250.50 kg of milk powder, buffalo milk, and paneer worth ₹76,510 from Yashoda Dairy, and 296 kg of broken rice valued at ₹35,520 from Classic Enterprises.

Additionally, the FDA seized 72 kg of mohanthal worth ₹36,000 from Geetanjali Catering Services and 240.50 kg of assorted sweets valued at ₹1.22 lakh from Arihant Sweets. The assorted sweets are suspected to contain excessive added colouring.

The inspection drive aimed to check the quality and safety of food articles and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The seized products will undergo further scrutiny as part of the regulatory process.

The FDA has been conducting inspection drives to identify potentially unsafe food products and take action against businesses found violating food safety requirements.