Mumbai food outlets face FDA action after inspections
Food and Drug Administration officials in Mumbai reported serious hygiene problems at five establishments, including contamination and pest activity. The inspections formed part of action that also saw stock worth ₹30.8 lakh seized across the state, according to The Hindu.
Five establishments in Mumbai are facing action from the Food and Drug Administration after inspections found reported food-safety and hygiene problems, The Hindu said. At Gallops, officials reported finding blood and ketchup stains from non-vegetarian food on ice stored inside a refrigerator. The inspection also identified damaged packaging, stagnant water and live cockroaches and ants.
The supplied report does not state the precise date of the inspection, the quantity of food involved or the specific legal action being considered against the establishment. It also does not say whether the reported contamination resulted in any illness. The inspections were part of wider FDA action across the state.
Officials seized stock valued at ₹30.8 lakh, although the available information does not identify the other establishments involved, describe the products seized or break down the value by location. The findings point to concerns about storage conditions, packaging and pest control at the inspected premises. The report does not include a response from Gallops or the other establishments, nor does it say whether any outlet was closed.
The FDA’s reported action follows inspections intended to identify breaches of food-safety requirements. Further details about penalties or follow-up inspections were not included in the supplied material.
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