Cockroach Found In Patient's Meal: FDA Shuts Down Kalwa Hospital Canteen After Inspection
Thane, September 04: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cracked down on "Ram Canteen," the catering service responsible for providing meals at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, following a shocking food safety violation. The action came after a cockroach was discovered on August 28 in a meal served to an eye surgery patient admitted to Ward No. 6. Following intense protests…
On September 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action against Ram Canteen, the hospital canteen that supplies meals to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, following a disturbing food safety breach. The incident occurred on August 28 when a cockroach was spotted on a meal served to an eye surgery patient in Ward No. 6.
Protests erupted, led by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and the FDA Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, led an inspection of the hospital's kitchen. The FDA found serious violations of food safety regulations and promptly halted the canteen's operations due to non-compliance. The hospital's Dean, Dr. Swapnali Kadam, stated that the canteen remains closed until all inspections are complete and approval is granted.
In the meantime, the hospital administration has arranged for temporary, safe, and nutritious meals from an alternative provider to ensure patient well-being. MNS president Swapnil Mahindrakar called for criminal action against the contractor, emphasizing that merely shutting down the canteen is not sufficient; the responsible party must be permanently banned from receiving future contracts from the Thane Municipal Corporation.
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