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Maharashtra FDA Seizes Rs 3.89 Crore Chilli Powder, Raisins in Chh. Sambhajinagar
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🗓 19 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM
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Maharashtra FDA officials seized chilli powder and raisins worth Rs 3.89 crore from a cold storage facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during a recent raid.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials conducted a raid at a cold storage unit in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of food items. The operation targeted the storage of chilli powder and raisins, which were valued at approximately Rs 3.89 crore.
The enforcement action was taken to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. While the specific details regarding the origin of the goods or the individuals responsible for the storage were not immediately detailed in the initial report, the seizure highlights ongoing efforts by the state authority to monitor the supply chain.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad, is a major hub for agricultural trade in the region. Such raids are part of broader initiatives to prevent the circulation of substandard or improperly stored food products in the market.
The seized items have been taken into custody by the FDA officials. Further legal proceedings or penalties may follow depending on the findings of the investigation into the storage practices and documentation of the goods.
The enforcement action was taken to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. While the specific details regarding the origin of the goods or the individuals responsible for the storage were not immediately detailed in the initial report, the seizure highlights ongoing efforts by the state authority to monitor the supply chain.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad, is a major hub for agricultural trade in the region. Such raids are part of broader initiatives to prevent the circulation of substandard or improperly stored food products in the market.
The seized items have been taken into custody by the FDA officials. Further legal proceedings or penalties may follow depending on the findings of the investigation into the storage practices and documentation of the goods.