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Maharashtra FDA Seizes Patanjali Ghee in Rs 9 Crore Food Crackdown
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What Happened?
The Maharashtra FDA suspended 19 licenses and seized food worth Rs 9.01 crore during a festive-season drive, uncovering hygiene and safety violations. Patanjali ghee was among the seized items.
Key points
- Maharashtra FDA seized 3.53 lakh kg of food items valued at Rs 9.01 crore.
- 19 food business operators' licenses were suspended, including a distributor of Patanjali.
- 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee worth Rs 20.20 lakh were seized.
- Seizures included 1,44,218 kg of edible oil and other food articles from various establishments.
- The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Key insights
- The seizure of Patanjali ghee may impact consumer trust in the brand.
- Suspension of licenses indicates stricter enforcement of food safety regulations.
- The FDA's actions could lead to increased scrutiny of food businesses in the region.
Why it matters
This crackdown highlights ongoing concerns about food safety and hygiene standards in Maharashtra.
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India Today
