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Health
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down
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🗓 22 Jul 2026, 12:17 AM
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The Maharashtra FDA has arrested 49 people and sealed 23 establishments in a crackdown. Rs 1.85 crore worth of food items were seized.
In a significant operation, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken stringent action against establishments found violating food safety norms. The crackdown resulted in the arrest of 49 individuals and the sealing of 23 establishments. The seized food items, valued at Rs 1.85 crore, underscore the magnitude of the illicit activities that were being conducted. This enforcement drive by the Maharashtra FDA aims to ensure that consumers are protected from adulterated and unsafe food products.