
Maharashtra FDA expands inspections across food businesses to restore confidence in food safety.

Officials have seized the adulterated fennel seeds from the factory along with the non-edible green colour used in the process.

The Food Safety & Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh, has taken major action to maintain food safety measures in the state ahead of Holi.

The surprise check was conducted by the Zonal Commissioner, Serilingampally, along with the Food Safety Officer team.

"As a state food safety commissioner, I have to ensure that every person who is eating food gets safe food," Tukaram Mundhe told NDTV.

The food safety officials seized nearly 1,400 kg of adulterated khoya contaminated with fungus.

The seized stock, valued at approximately Rs 2.25 lakh, was subsequently destroyed.

Calcium carbide, commonly referred to as "masala", has been historically misused to artificially ripen fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas.

Samples worth around ₹22 lakh have been sent for laboratory testing after the seizure in Hapur

The state will show no leniency towards those found manufacturing dairy products using harmful chemicals or unauthorised substances.