Maharashtra FDA Officer Coerced to Eat Expired Biscuits Amid Bribery Probe

A Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officer was reportedly cornered by officials and compelled to eat biscuits that had passed their expiry date. The incident unfolded as the officer faced allegations of accepting bribes in connection with food‑safety inspections.

According to the report, the officer was not allowed to leave the premises until he consumed the expired product, a move that has drawn criticism from food‑industry observers and civil‑society groups. The episode highlights the heightened vigilance of the state’s FDA, which has recently stepped up raids and inspections across the region.

State officials have said the episode reflects a broader strategy to deter corruption and enforce stricter compliance among food vendors and regulators alike. No further details on the outcome of the bribery probe have been released.

The incident adds to a series of enforcement actions by Maharashtra's FDA aimed at curbing unsafe food practices and ensuring consumer protection.