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Pune FDA Seizes ₹28.53 Lakh Worth Of Food Stock; 7 Licences Suspended, Banned Tobacco Worth ₹1.98 Lakh Seized
Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and violations during the festive rush, seizing food products worth ₹28,53,867 on suspicion of adulteration and label violations across the Pune division between September 22 and 24.The three-day drive also resulted in the suspension of licences of seven hotels, restaurants and bakeries for major violations of food safety norms. In a separate action, the FDA seized banned gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco worth ₹1,98,968, registered four FIRs, sealed five establishments and arrested five persons.The action was undertaken as part of the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign launched by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The operation was conducted across Pune, Solapur and Kolhapur districts, particularly targeting establishments dealing in khava, mawa, sweets, dairy products and other food items witnessing increased demand during the festive season.Mumbai-Pune Expressway Accident: 2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured After Tempo Rams Into Another, Triggering Three-Vehicle Crash According to DV Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner, Pune Division, FDA, officials raided 17 establishments during the drive where adulteration was suspected and label defects or misbranding were detected.On September 22, FDA officials raided M/s Agarwal Dairy, Hadapsar, and seized 17.5 kg of ghee and medium-fat paneer worth ₹11,200. At M/s Om Trading Company, Pokale Vasti, Bibwewadi, officials seized 355 kg of khoya and medium-fat paneer worth ₹1,24,700. At M/s New Laxmi Sweets, Paud, Mulshi, 18 kg of pedha modak and low-fat paneer worth ₹5,940 was seized.In Solapur, M/s Abheer Enterprises, Adarsh Nagar, was found with 53 litres of kewara water and rose water worth ₹7,920, which was seized.Th
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