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Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0
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- June 3, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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FDA Shuts Down Zepto’s Dharavi Hub Over Food Safety Violations 0
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- June 2, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of Quick-commerce company Zepto at its Dharavi, Mumbai location after uncovering serious food safety violations. Following a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam, inspectors conducted a surprise inspection at the facility. During their visit, they found fungal contamination on
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FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.
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Spicy Snack Turns Sour: 31 Fall Ill After Pani Puri in Nanded 0

Report Early Thursday in the previous week, a suspected case of food poisoning sent 31 students to Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded’s Vishnupuri area in Maharashtra. The students, who had eaten pani puri from a roadside stall the previous evening, began experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort between 4 and

Diarrheal Diseases in Amalner: Overflowing Tanks and Contaminated Water 0

Health Crisis in Amalner Due to Contaminated Water Kohinoor Khatik fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea earlier this month and received a diagnosis of a water-borne illness from a doctor. Her husband, Jalil, spent Rs 800 on medicines. They blame poor sanitation in their neighborhood in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district for the frequent illnesses, particularly the

Maharashtra Assembly Seeks Ban on Analogue Cheese and Paneer 0

Report Mumbai: BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute has called for a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing serious food safety risks. Speaking in the state assembly, he warned that these synthetic substitutes—made from vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of milk—could lead to severe health issues, including cancer and liver cirrhosis. Lack of