FDA Seizes 5,199 Kg Of Suspected Substandard Food Products across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Satara And Kolhapur

On November 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra conducted a major crackdown on food establishments in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Satara, and Kolhapur, as part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign. Over 5,199 kg of suspected substandard food products, valued at approximately Rs 14,87,290, were seized from these establishments. Of this, 559 kg of perishable and unsafe food products worth around Rs 2,59,070 were destroyed.

The FDA targeted various types of food items, such as sweets, dairy products, farsan, and others. In Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, 12 establishments were taken action against, while in Satara, M/s Bhairavnath Foods in Narayangaon had 666 kg of Mahim halwa and badam halwa seized. In Kolhapur, M/s Omkar Namkeen and Sweets in Khotwadi had 170 kg of boondi and papdi seized.

The administration also initiated suspension proceedings in 13 cases and issued closure notices to seven establishments due to the absence of valid licences, registrations, or manufacturing licences. Notable cases include Bhairavnath Foods in Narayangaon, Madhav Mithas in Ravet, and Kanhaiya Sweets in Shivane. The FDA seized and destroyed a large quantity of food items due to suspected substandard quality and violations of Schedule IV provisions.