{
  "id": 18268945,
  "title": "Nashik: FDA Suspends Licences Of Five Sweet Manufacturers After Cockroach And Insect Infestation Found",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nashik-fda-suspends-licences-of-five-sweet-manufacturers-after",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:01:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-fda-suspends-licences-of-five-sweet-manufacturers-after-cockroach-and-insect-infestation-found"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik officials have suspended the licenses of five sweet-making businesses over concerns about unsanitary conditions and pest infestations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out stringent inspections across the city and district, focusing on ensuring food safety during the busy holiday season. The five sweet manufacturing units that faced suspension include Sirvi Sweets, Deolali Camp Krishna Sagar Sweets, Ashoka Marg, Pancham Sweets, Tidke Colony, Sai Bikaner Sweets, Ozhar Bus Stand, Uttam Farsan and Sweets, and Bhagur. Inspectors discovered unhygienic environments, improper food handling procedures, and significant infestations of cockroaches and insects. These infractions violated Schedule IV guidelines under food safety regulations, prompting the FDA to initiate license suspensions. The drive to uphold food safety standards was led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Joint Commissioner Mangesh Mane, and Assistant Commissioners Vinod Dhawad, Sandeep Deore, and Dinesh Tamboli. As demand for sweets and other food products surges during festivities, the FDA has urged the public to report any suspected food safety violations through their official portal. The FDA has made clear that they will enforce severe penalties against any businesses that breach food safety regulations, aiming to protect public health throughout the festive period.",
  "summary": "Nashik: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its inspection drive across Nashik city and district to ensure safe, quality food products are available during the festive season. Following inspections, the FDA suspended the licences of five sweet manufacturing establishments after detecting serious violations of food safety and hygiene regulations. The action has stirred up sweet…",
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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."
}