{
  "id": 6293479,
  "title": "Tukaram Mundhe action in Mumbai: Cockroach infestation & more - What FDA found at IRCTC-linked kitchen, ISKCON Juhu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/tukaram-mundhe-action-in-mumbai-cockroach-infestation-more-what-fda",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:48:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/tukaram-mundhe-action-in-mumbai-cockroach-infestation-more-what-fda-found-at-irctc-linked-kitchen-iskcon-juhu-11788877667161.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken stringent action against several food businesses in Mumbai, led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, as part of a broader crackdown on hygiene and safety violations. The inspections found multiple serious issues, including cockroach infestations, poor hygiene practices, and inadequate food safety documentation. One notable case involved an IRCTC-linked kitchen in Kurla, which was found to have cockroaches, expired food, unclean equipment, and incomplete staff records. The kitchen supplies meals to railway passengers and was subsequently suspended from food preparation activities. Similarly, three establishments at ISKCON Juhu were also sanctioned following their inspections. The FDA's actions aim to ensure that food businesses adhere to strict safety standards, maintain thorough documentation, and implement proper hygiene measures to protect consumer health.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "FDA Takes Action Against ISKCON Juhu, IRCTC-Linked Food Establishments Over Safety Lapses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/fda-takes-action-against-iskcon-juhu-irctc-linked-food-establishments",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:27:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}