{
  "id": 18747683,
  "title": "Maharashtra FDA Crackdown: 43 Food Licences Suspended, 17,824 Kg Of Products Worth ₹63.09 Lakh Seized Ahead Of Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/maharashtra-fda-crackdown-43-food-licences-suspended-17-824-kg-of",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-07T15:45:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-fda-crackdown-43-food-licences-suspended-17824-kg-of-products-worth-6309-lakh-seized-ahead-of-diwali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken stringent action against food safety violations ahead of Diwali. On November 6 and 7, the FDA suspended 43 food business licenses and seized 17,824 kg of food products worth Rs 63.09 lakh from 29 establishments across the state. The crackdown, conducted on the orders of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, targeted 73 establishments involved in manufacturing sweets, paneer, dry fruits, and Diwali snacks. Inspectors found numerous issues, such as unhygienic conditions, lack of pest control, and failure to maintain proper records. Many establishments lacked essential documents like water analysis reports, medical fitness certificates, and purchase bills. Perishable items considered hazardous to health were destroyed on the spot. Five penalty cases were also registered, totaling Rs 70,000 for violations under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. FDA Commissioner Mundhe emphasized that the enforcement will remain strict, regardless of the size or reputation of the food business.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: In a major crackdown on food safety violations during Diwali, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 43 food business licences and seized around 17,824 kg of food products worth Rs 63.09 lakh from 29 establishments and vehicles during a statewide inspection drive on November 6 and 7. FDA Inspects 73 Establishments Across Maharashtra The special drive, conducted…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Maharashtra FDA seizes 4,002 kg of sweets from bus in Mumbai, ₹45 lakh food items in statewide crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/maharashtra-fda-seizes-4-002-kg-of-sweets-from-bus-in-mumbai-45-lakh",
        "published": "2026-11-04T18:13:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}