With mango season reaching its peak and markets flooded with Alphonso and other popular varieties, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a consumer awareness drive warning people against chemically ripened mangoes being sold across Mumbai markets.

After conducting action at APMC market over the alleged use of chemicals for ripening mangoes, the FDA has now expanded surprise inspections to several parts of the city, including Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, Dongri and Girgaon. Officials said mango samples have been collected from traders and roadside vendors for laboratory testing.