FDA suspends eight Mumbai eateries, seizes 38 tonnes of food stock across Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licenses of eight Mumbai eateries following inspections that revealed severe hygiene violations. Issues included unhygienic kitchens, the use of unauthorized food colors, and the mixing of returned bread with fresh stock.
Why it matters
This crackdown highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety standards in major urban centers and the regulatory efforts to protect consumers.
FDA suspends eight Mumbai eateries, seizes 38 tonnes of food stock across Maharashtra left Image used for representational purposes only. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/tbmrmk/article71613299.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-08-24T020008Z_1123646610_RC2A2NA9IYJM_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-FOOD-OFFICER.JPG FRANCIS MASCARENHAS A man walks past the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration logo at its office in Mumbai, India, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas The FDA said inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens and drainage systems, rusted racks and utensils, returned bread being mixed with fresh bread, incomplete temperature records, employees without medical certificates and the use of unauthorised food colours in sweets Mumbai The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of eight eateries in Mumbai, including restaurants, bakeries and outlets of popular food chains, following inspections conducted on October 21 and 22 that revealed serious food safety and hygiene violations.
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