FDA raids 11 Thane farsan manufacturers, seizes food stock worth ₹20.48 lakh
FDA officials conducted a surprise raid on September 9 on establishments manufacturing and selling farsan, wafers, chivda, namkeen and other food products
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted raids on 11 farsan and snack manufacturing units in Thane, seizing food products worth ₹20.48 lakh. Inspectors found the establishments operating without proper licenses and in unhygienic conditions, including sewage, pests, and unsafe food preparation practices. The 11 units, located in Bhaskar Compound in Shil-Diwa Road, had stocks of various food items such as potato wafers, farali chivda, spicy wafers, and more.
Additionally, the FDA seized raw materials, edible oil, and labeled the situation as posing a risk to public health. This raid is part of a broader enforcement drive by the FDA across Maharashtra.
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