Maharashtra FDA suspends 105 food licences; Zepto, Blinkit, Biryani By Kilo under scanner
The crackdown, ahead of Diwali, also saw officials seize 39,485 kg of food products worth approximately ₹1.35 crore.
IllustrationFollowing inspections on November 4 and 5, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 105 food businesses, and ordered seven establishments across Maharashtra to shut operations after detecting food safety violations.
This is a statewide food safety crackdown ahead of Diwali.
Zepto, Blinkit and Biryani By Kilo are among the well-known names under the FDA’s scanner.
During the drive, officials seized 39,485 kg of food products worth approximately ₹1.35 crore. Violations included unhygienic storage conditions, improper food handling, inadequate pest control and lack of temperature-control facilities.
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