{
  "id": 17562663,
  "title": "FDA Seizes 28,000 Quintals Of Oil, 20,000 Quintals Of Spices In Maharashtra Ahead Of Diwali, Says Tukaram Mundhe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/fda-seizes-28-000-quintals-of-oil-20-000-quintals-of-spices-in",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/fda-seizes-28000-quintals-of-oil-20000-quintals-of-spices-in-maharashtra-ahead-of-diwali-says-tukaram-mundhe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the festive season approaches, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has intensified its efforts to curb the sale of adulterated and substandard food products. In a major operation, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe announced the seizure of nearly 28,000 quintals of oil and 18,000-20,000 quintals of spices, describing it as the largest action of its kind in the state. FDA surveillance will now extend to the retail market, with increased inspections of Diwali sweets, laddoos, and chivda starting from Monday. Retailers and sweet manufacturers are now on the FDA's radar, with a year-long standing order covering all major festivals taking effect. Inspections will focus on manufacturers and retailers to ensure compliance with food safety standards, with excessive artificial colors in products like motichoor laddoos and jalebis being a particular concern. The FDA has also cautioned against using substandard raw materials and excessive artificial colors, emphasizing the importance of adhering to prescribed standards for food quality and safety.",
  "summary": "Pune: With Diwali preparations gathering pace, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on adulterated and substandard food products across Maharashtra, seizing nearly 28,000 quintals of oil and around 18,000-20,000 quintals of spices in what FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe described as the largest action of its kind in the state. Warning that the department's…",
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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."
}