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Maharashtra FDA suspends Mumbai food outlets, inspects school zones in safety drive
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 01:18 PM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has temporarily closed several food outlets in Mumbai and begun inspections of premises in school zones as part of a food‑safety crackdown.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – The state Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a food‑safety crackdown on Monday, ordering the suspension of a number of food outlets across Mumbai for alleged non‑compliance with hygiene standards. Inspectors cited violations such as inadequate sanitation, improper storage of perishables and lack of valid licenses.
In parallel, the FDA deployed teams to school zones to verify that eateries operating near educational institutions meet the required safety norms. Officials said the focus on school areas aims to protect children from exposure to contaminated food.
The agency emphasized that the actions are part of routine surveillance intended to uphold public health and will continue until all establishments achieve compliance. Affected businesses have been instructed to rectify deficiencies before seeking re‑approval.
No arrests were reported, and the FDA has not released the exact count of outlets suspended. Authorities urged consumers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food‑handling practices.
The crackdown reflects the state’s broader effort to strengthen food‑safety enforcement following several high‑profile incidents nationwide.
In parallel, the FDA deployed teams to school zones to verify that eateries operating near educational institutions meet the required safety norms. Officials said the focus on school areas aims to protect children from exposure to contaminated food.
The agency emphasized that the actions are part of routine surveillance intended to uphold public health and will continue until all establishments achieve compliance. Affected businesses have been instructed to rectify deficiencies before seeking re‑approval.
No arrests were reported, and the FDA has not released the exact count of outlets suspended. Authorities urged consumers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious food‑handling practices.
The crackdown reflects the state’s broader effort to strengthen food‑safety enforcement following several high‑profile incidents nationwide.