Nagpur: In a sweeping action to safeguard public health during the festive season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vigilance Department has intensified inspections across Maharashtra under its special campaign, “Festivals of Maharashtra, Resolution of Food Safety.”
The ongoing drive aims to curb the sale of adulterated and unsafe food products ahead of major celebrations such as Navratri and Diwali. As part of this initiative, the FDA Nagpur Division seized contaminated and substandard food items worth ₹58 lakh, including edible oil, cheese, curd, khoya, and sweets.
Statewide Campaign Under Senior Supervision
The operation is being conducted under the guidance of Dr Rahul Khade, Joint Commissioner (Food Vigilance), with Assistant Commissioner Abhay Deshpande leading the team. Food Safety Officers Lalit Soyam and Raosaheb Wakde were also actively involved in executing the raids.
The campaign, which began on August 11, was launched in anticipation of widespread food adulteration during the festive months. Raids have since been carried out at several manufacturing units, retail outlets, and storage facilities across the Nagpur region.
Factories Shut, Contaminated Products Destroyed
During inspections, officials uncovered two rasgulla manufacturing units operating in unhygienic and unsanitary conditions. Production was immediately halted, and perishable products such as paneer, khoya, and curd were destroyed on-site to prevent them from reaching consumers.
Campaign to Continue Till Diwali
The FDA has confirmed that the food safety drive will continue through Diwali, ensuring closer scrutiny of festive food markets. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or substandard food products to the FDA.
Traders and manufacturers have also been warned against adulteration, with officials stressing that ensuring food purity and safety is both a legal obligation and a moral responsibility during the festive season.
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