
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended 30 food licenses and seized 50,601 kg of substandard food stock worth ₹1.19 crore during a statewide festive crackdown.
Inspections across Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar revealed severe sanitation breaches, including pest infestations, rat droppings, and open sewage near food preparation areas.
Authorities initiated legal proceedings against major establishments and outlets, including QSR Brands, Subway operators, Kyani & Co, and Colaba Sweet Mart.