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Maharashtra FDA Confiscates Rs 2.22 Crore Worth of Prohibited Food Ahead of Festive Season
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration seized prohibited and adulterated food items worth about Rs 2.22 crore as part of a pre‑festival crackdown.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a statewide operation in the run‑up to the upcoming festivals, targeting the sale of prohibited and adulterated food items.
The sweep resulted in the seizure of food products estimated to be worth Rs 2.22 crore, officials said.
The confiscated goods included a range of packaged food items that failed to meet safety standards, prompting the FDA to act before the festive rush when consumer demand spikes.
Authorities emphasized that the action is part of a broader pre‑festival vigilance drive aimed at protecting public health and deterring vendors from distributing unsafe food.
The FDA warned that it will continue rigorous monitoring of markets and supply chains, and that violators could face stringent penalties under state food safety regulations.
The sweep resulted in the seizure of food products estimated to be worth Rs 2.22 crore, officials said.
The confiscated goods included a range of packaged food items that failed to meet safety standards, prompting the FDA to act before the festive rush when consumer demand spikes.
Authorities emphasized that the action is part of a broader pre‑festival vigilance drive aimed at protecting public health and deterring vendors from distributing unsafe food.
The FDA warned that it will continue rigorous monitoring of markets and supply chains, and that violators could face stringent penalties under state food safety regulations.