Pune: FDA Cracks Down On Food Adulteration During Festive Season; Stock Worth Rs76.62 Lakh Seized
Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and violations of food safety norms across the Pune division during the festive season. Between September 10 and 15, 2026, the department seized stock worth Rs76.62 lakh in two separate drives, Rs56.36 lakh worth of suspected adulterated, misbranded food products from 12 establishments and Rs20.26 lakh…
Pune's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated its efforts to combat food adulteration and safety violations during the festive season. From September 10 to 15, 2026, the FDA conducted two major sweeps, seizing stock valued at Rs76.62 lakh. In the first drive, officials seized 1,559 kg of dairy products, including cow milk, butter, and skimmed milk powder, from two establishments in Pune.
The second drive resulted in the seizure of 208 kg of halwa, 112 kg of khava, 87 kg of farsan, and 94 kg of paneer, all valued at Rs1.66 lakh. In a separate action, FDA teams inspected 14 establishments, seizing banned gutkha, pan masala, and scented tobacco worth Rs20.26 lakh. Nine establishments were sealed, and 15 individuals were arrested.
The FDA has emphasized that these inspections and actions will continue throughout the festive season to ensure safety. Consumers are encouraged to report any concerns about adulterated or substandard food products to the FDA helpline.
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