The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration destroyed 564 litres of milk during inspections across Mumbai on Friday and Saturday, The Hindu reported. The department also took action against against seven dairies in the city as part of a statewide crackdown on food safety violations.
The dairies in Mumbai that faced action included Sainath Dairy & Farsan Mart in Govandi, Maharana Dairy in Mankhurd, Agasti Milk Agency in Mankhurd, Yadav Dairy in Govandi, Shakti Dairy in Dharavi, Rahul Milk Centre in Mahim and Sagar Milk Centre in Antop Hill.
Separately, the department suspended the licences or registrations of seven Mumbai food establishments for violations including unclean kitchens and drainage systems, improper storage of vegetarian food and meat, the use of unauthorised food colours and the absence of medical certificates for workers, The Hindu reported.
These include Ottoman Cafe in Andheri, Chacha Eagle Kulfi Falooda in Jogeshwari, Bharat Canteen in Andheri, Green Turtle Hospitality in Oshiwara, Atul Tiffin in Byculla, Mumbai Darbar Family Restaurant in Lower Parel and PB Enterprises in Sewri.
Statewide crackdown on food worth Rs 1.5 crore
Across Maharashtra, the department’s enforcement drive covered food products estimated to be worth more than Rs 1.5 crore, The Hindu reported.
Officials seized approximately 43.5 tonnes of food stock, while 719.2 litres of milk and ghee were seized or destroyed, the...