The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it has suspended the license of Gajanan Vadapav & Snacks Center, located in Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai. This action follows the discovery of a food handler chewing tobacco while preparing food, among other health violations. This suspension is part of a broader crackdown, as six food establishments in Mumbai faced FDA action earlier this week due to similar concerns.
FDA has acted against 11 others in Thane’s Shil-Diva area after inspections showed substandard sellers and manufacturing units of farsan, wafers, chivda, and namkeen during its annual checks ahead of the festive season. During the raids, a total stock weighing 28,955 kg and 56 litres, valued at Rs 20 lakh and comprising raw food materials, used oil, and food items stored for sale, was seized on suspicion of adulteration. Gajanan Vadapav also had rodent droppings, lacked pest control measures, and used newspapers to cover food items. Nawab Seekh Corner in Kurla faced licence suspension over ants in semolina, dirty refrigerators, and accumulated meat waste, while Hotel Ashwin had an active rat infestation. Meanwhile, Ekvira Zunka Bhakar in Mulund faced licence suspension over cramped space, poor ventilation, open waste bins, fly infestation, unhygienic vegetable and vada stuffing, and repeated use of frying oil without TPC testing. The Thane establishments are Rakesh Lalji Gupta, Rahul Foods, Krishna Banana Chips, Komal Wafers, Chaska Maska Foods, Om Sai Traders Farsan, Harish Chaska Food, Dharmaraj Fruit Supply, Antima Farsan and Wafers, Nitya Farsan and Chakli, and Vimal Namkeen. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai