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Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0

Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local

Fresh Meals, Filthy Setup: FDA Inspects MLA Canteen 0

Key Development The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise inspection at the MLA canteen in Mumbai’s Nariman Point on July 25. Acting on media reports and public complaints about unhygienic conditions, the FDA team visited the government-run facility and uncovered 19 food safety and hygiene violations. Although the food tested met freshness

Cafe Goodluck Under Fire After Shocking Discovery 0

Overview Pune’s legendary Cafe Goodluck faces intense scrutiny after a couple alleged they discovered glass shards in a food item served at the restaurant. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded swiftly and temporarily suspended the eatery’s licence. The controversy began when the couple visited the popular café, ordered a bun muska and chai,

Nandurbar Oil Scare: Factory Sealed, FDA Staff Suspended 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 9, 2025
Overview Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered substandard and unsafe edible oil during routine checks in Nandurbar district. Officials tested 12 samples of soybean and groundnut oil and found five unfit for consumption. Acting quickly, the state sealed the manufacturing unit in Akkalkuwa responsible for the adulterated products. State Suspends FDA Officials for Negligence
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Maharashtra to Launch Toll-Free Complaints Line for e-commerce Apps 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 5, 2025
Report The Maharashtra government will soon introduce toll-free numbers for consumers to directly report complaints against food e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto. Raids Reveal Shocking Practices Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minister Narhari Zirwal stated that officials have already conducted multiple inspections of companies such as Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato across the
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Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies
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