{
  "id": 1736862,
  "title": "Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Backs FDA Crackdown On Adulterated Food; Dy CM Eknath Shinde Seeks Tough Action Against Violators",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-backs-fda-crackdown-on-adulterated",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:40:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-backs-fda-crackdown-on-adulterated-food-dy-cm-eknath-shinde-seeks-tough-action-against-violators"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ongoing crackdown on adulterated food and unhygienic eateries across the state. Fadnavis stated that strict action is essential to safeguard citizens' health, as the FDA intensifies inspections and enforcement under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Inspections have been frequent, with products seized and licenses suspended for establishments breaching food safety norms. The health risks posed by adulterated food, which can have dire consequences for life, were emphasized by Fadnavis. He expressed support for the FDA's rigorous enforcement efforts, pledging their continuation in the days ahead.\n\nMeanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the FDA to take stringent action against those involved in the adulteration of milk, paneer, dairy products, and other food items. During a meeting with Mundhe on August 11, Shinde instructed officials to consider charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) against those implicated in organized food adulteration, as well as to register non-bailable offenses where appropriate. Shinde stressed the serious implications of food adulteration on public health and directed the agency to assemble a specialized legal team to ensure the legal robustness of the cases pursued. Additionally, the FDA has issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors in connection with advertisements for 'Vimal Elaichi' (Vimal Pan Masala), as part of their broader enforcement drive addressing public health concerns.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 18, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing crackdown on adulterated food, unsafe products and unhygienic eateries across the state, saying strict action is necessary to protect citizens’ health. Since Tukaram Mundhe took charge as FDA Commissioner, the department has intensified inspections and enforcement…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}