Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Mumbai/Akola, August 29, 2026: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food businesses after inspections in Mumbai and Akola uncovered a series of serious hygiene and food safety violations. The inspections revealed
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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the department’s next major focus will be on ensuring the safety and quality of edible oil. Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has issued a strong warning over violations involving edible oil, saying those found putting unsafe or illegally reused oil back into the food […]
Thane: A video allegedly showing a rat running inside an ice cream freezer at a Blinkit store in Kalyan’s Godrej Hill area has sparked fresh concerns over food safety and hygiene standards at quick-commerce facilities in Maharashtra. The incident reportedly came to light when a group of youngsters visited the store to purchase ice cream. […]
Nalasopara: A birthday celebration in Maharashtra’s Nalasopara reportedly turned into a medical emergency after 11 people fell ill after eating a cake that allegedly contained a dead lizard. According to reports, the group included seven children and four women. They reportedly began experiencing stomach and chest pain shortly after eating the birthday cake.
Fast-moving consumer goods giant Nestlé India has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that claimed Maggi noodles were found to be infested, stating that extensive testing confirmed the product meets all quality and food safety standards. The controversy emerged after an unverified social media account posted allegations regarding the presence of
What began as a simple family dinner turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Mumbai, leaving an entire community shaken. On Saturday night, Abdullah Abdul Kadar, a 40-year-old shop owner, his wife Nasreen, and their two daughters — 16-year-old Ayesha and 13-year-old Zainab — shared a meal with relatives. It was an ordinary gathering filled with […]
In a significant move, the BJP-led Assam government has banned the consumption and serving of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision following a state cabinet meeting that approved amendments to existing laws on beef consumption. Addressing the press, CM Sarma explained that the […]
With the rise of food delivery apps, ordering meals straight to your doorstep has become a daily routine for many, whether you’re in India, the US, Japan, or Europe. However, while it offers convenience, it can also lead to extra costs. A recent survey by FinanceBuzz, as reported by Quartz, highlights that in the US, […]
