Maharashtra FDA seizes Rs 1.65 crore worth of unsafe food items and banned tobacco products

Updated On: 10 June, 2026 11:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe reiterated the department's commitment to eliminating unsafe food practices and illegal tobacco networks. He warned that any assault or obstruction of food safety officers during inspections would invite strict legal action

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Alongside enforcement measures, the FDA has intensified consumer awareness through its "Food Safety on Wheels" initiative. Pic/Special Arrangement

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a major statewide enforcement drive targeting unsafe food products, unhygienic manufacturing units and banned tobacco products. The operation has led to the seizure of food and contraband worth more than Rs 1.65 crore, the arrest of nine individuals and the closure of several establishments across the state.

As part of the campaign, FDA officials raided Gupta Chana Bhandar in Mulund West, Mumbai, where inspectors allegedly found serious hygiene lapses and food products being sold without mandatory labelling information.