IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's iconic Parsi Dairy Farm licence suspended as FDA action continues in state

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of iconic Parsi Dairy Farm in Mumbai after inspections allegedly revealed hygiene violations, an official statement said on Thursday. Pics/FDA

Updated On: 2026-07-16 08:56 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

During the inspections, officials allegedly found including fungal growth, pest infestation, inadequate sanitation facilities, and dairy products without expiry date labels, the statement said. Pics/FDA

The action was part of a statewide enforcement drive during which the FDA seized adulterated food, banned products and unsafe food items worth nearly Rs 1.9 crore

The crackdown, conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, involved 24 raids across Maharashtra

Officials confiscated adulterated milk, dairy products, other food items, etc besides inspecting hotels, restaurants and food establishments for hygiene and food safety violations

According to the FDA, more than 2,317 litres of milk, 30 litres of refined edible oil allegedly used for adulteration, and 6,849.25 kg of dairy products worth around Rs 45.78 lakh were seized during the operation

The department also confiscated around 11,947.89 kg of other food items valued at Rs 53.10 lakh

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