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FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Food Businesses Suspending Licences And Seizing Adulterated Goods
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 17:01
FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Food Businesses Suspending Licences And Seizing Adulterated Goods
- •The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licence of Country Club in Andheri West and cancelled the registration of a Blinkit unit in Vile Parle during a major safety crackdown.
- •Led by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, inspections revealed severe violations of hygiene, food handling, and storage standards under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.
- •Other establishments facing licence cancellations include Copenhagen Hospitality in Vile Parle and Eatclubs in Bandra West due to similar regulatory failures.
- •The statewide inspection drive conducted between October 1 and October 5 resulted in the seizure of over 30000 kg of suspected adulterated, expired, or substandard food products worth Rs 50.69 lakh.
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The registration of the Blinkit unit on S.V. Road in Vile Parle was cancelled because officials found that the conditions of its food business licence were not being followed, along with violations of food safety and hygiene rules.
The FDA suspended Country Club's licence for violating food safety requirements under Schedule 4, including issues with food handling, premises cleanliness, storage practices, and failing to prevent contamination.
During the inspection drive conducted between October 1 and October 5, officials seized 30,472 kg of suspected adulterated, expired, substandard, or mislabelled food products and 1,238 packets worth about Rs 50.69 lakh, including items like sweets, ghee, paneer, and chicken.
