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Mumbai FDA Suspends Licences Of 10 Eateries Including JJ Hospital Canteens, Seizes ₹1.09 Crore Goods In Maharashtra Crackdown

Mumbai, Oct 9: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 10 food establishments in Mumbai, including eateries at Islam Gymkhana and canteens at J J Hospital, citing violations of food safety and hygiene requirements. In a statewide crackdown on prohibited food products, the FDA also seized stock worth Rs 79.29 lakh along with three vehicles, taking the total…

Mumbai FDA Suspends Licences Of 10 Eateries Including JJ Hospital Canteens, Seizes ₹1.09 Crore Goods In Maharashtra Crackdown

On October 9, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses of 10 eateries in Mumbai, including those at Islam Gymkhana and J J Hospital canteens. The action stems from violations of food safety and hygiene regulations. Additionally, the FDA seized goods valued at Rs 1.09 crore and three vehicles during the statewide enforcement drive.

The total value of the seized goods reached Rs 1.09 crore after suspending the licenses of 13 people. Inspections revealed deficiencies in licenses and registrations, poor hygiene among workers, unclean premises, pest infestations, and improper food storage. The establishments were also lacking in certain records like medical certificates and food safety training documents.

Authorities targeted adulterated, substandard, and incorrectly labeled food products in multiple divisions, seizing stock worth Rs 1.39 crore.

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