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Maharashtra FDA Confiscates Unsafe Spices Worth Rs 13.60 Crore in Six‑Day Crackdown
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 10:21 AM
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The state food‑safety authority seized spices deemed unsafe, amounting to Rs 13.60 crore, during a six‑day operation across Maharashtra.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration launched a six‑day statewide crackdown targeting adulterated and unsafe spice products. The operation, coordinated across multiple districts, resulted in the seizure of spices with a total market value of Rs 13.60 crore.
Officials said the confiscated items failed to meet safety standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Samples were sent to labs for testing, and the authorities have warned manufacturers and vendors to comply with labeling and quality norms.
The FDA has announced that the seized stock will be destroyed under supervision, and investigations are underway to identify the supply chain links responsible for the contamination. The action underscores the board's intensified focus on protecting consumers from health hazards associated with substandard food items.
Officials said the confiscated items failed to meet safety standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Samples were sent to labs for testing, and the authorities have warned manufacturers and vendors to comply with labeling and quality norms.
The FDA has announced that the seized stock will be destroyed under supervision, and investigations are underway to identify the supply chain links responsible for the contamination. The action underscores the board's intensified focus on protecting consumers from health hazards associated with substandard food items.