Maharashtra FDA Crackdown: 3,196 Kg of Food Products Seized Across Pune Division; 8 Licences Suspended

FDA Conducts Raids at 15 Food Establishments

As part of the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, the Food and Drug Administration carried out inspections at sweet shops, dairy outlets, farsan units and other food establishments across Pune Division on November 3.

The inspections covered Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Solapur, Sangli and Kolhapur. Officials reportedly found several violations related to hygiene, storage, handling, food quality, labelling and mandatory licensing.

According to the consolidated action report, a total of 3,196.2 kg of food products worth ₹16,93,295 was seized from 15 establishments.

Of the seized stock, 1,440.5 kg of food products valued at ₹4,35,200 was destroyed at the respective locations.

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad: Action Against Sweet Shops and Food Businesses

Several establishments in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad came under the FDA's scanner during the drive.

• Karachi Sweet Mart, Camp, Pune: Officials seized 186 kg of motichoor laddus, khoya and malai peda worth approximately ₹90,780. Violations related to food-colour records, khoya storage and handling, use of expired ingredients and Schedule 4 requirements were reportedly found. The seized stock was destroyed.
• Shri Ganesh Laduwale, Shikrapur: Around 605 kg of Mysore pak, motichoor laddus and besan laddus, valued at ₹1,22,100, was seized and destroyed over alleged unhygienic manufacturing conditions and absence of the required licence.
• Rajmilan Sweets, Manchar: A total of 250 kg of meetha mawa worth approximately ₹80,000 was seized and destroyed due to suspected substandard quality or unsafe conditions and unhygienic premises.
• Bhail Sweets, Pimple Saudagar: Officials seized 92.5 kg of motichoor laddus, Bombay halwa and zero sev worth ₹32,860. The motichoor laddus and Bombay halwa were destroyed due to their perishable nature.
• Puneri Sweets, Kalewadi: Around 35 kg of kalakand worth ₹19,600 was seized and destroyed over suspected substandard quality and violations of Schedule 4 requirements.
• Pournima Sweets, Wanowrie: Officials seized 58 kg of kalakand worth ₹37,120. A notice directing the establishment to stop business was issued because it allegedly did not have the required licence or registration.
• Chamunda Maa Rabdiwala, Mann Bodkewadi, Mulshi: A total of 486 kg of malai rabdi and anguri rasgulla worth approximately ₹1,75,240 was seized. The action was taken over suspected substandard quality, labelling deficiencies and alleged violations of Schedule 4 requirements.
• New Quality Dairy Farm, Shivajinagar Gaothan, Pune: Around 104.7 kg of curd, cream, cow's milk, paneer and cow ghee worth ₹31,493 was seized. Officials cited suspected substandard quality and Schedule 4 violations, noting that the products were kept for sale in loose form.
• Bikaner Mithaiwale, Mohammadwadi, Pune: A total of 268 kg of barfi worth ₹88,440 was seized and destroyed over alleged improper storage and handling and suspected substandard quality.
• Janata Sweets, Keshav Nagar, Mundhwa: A closure notice was issued after officials found that the establishment was allegedly operating without a valid FSSAI licence or registration.

Solapur: 73 Kg of Sweets Seized

In Solapur, the FDA took action against Jas Raj Sweets in Murarji Peth.

Officials seized 73 kg of sweet barfi and soan papdi worth approximately ₹17,820. The action was taken over suspected substandard quality and labelling-related deficiencies.

Sangli: 749 Kg of Almonds Seized

In Sangli, a major seizure was reported at Ashish Traders, Vasantdada Market Yard.

The FDA seized 749 kg of almonds valued at approximately ₹8,98,800 over suspected substandard quality and allegedly incorrect labelling.

Action was also taken against New Balaji Bakers and Namkeen, Ashta, where 134 kg of bakarwadi, chakli and maida worth ₹12,592 was seized. Officials cited suspected substandard quality, use of food colours and alleged violations of Schedule 4 requirements.

At Shri Sirvi Bandhu Mithaiwale, Tasgaon, officials seized 27 kg of besan laddus and Mysore pak worth ₹6,480. The stock was destroyed on the spot due to its perishable nature and suspected substandard quality.

Kolhapur: Cashew Stock Seized

In Kolhapur, the FDA conducted action against Vinayak Trading in Laxmipuri.

Officials seized 29 kg of cashews and 99 kg of cashew pieces, taking the total seized quantity to 128 kg. The stock was valued at approximately ₹79,970 and was seized over suspected substandard quality.

FDA Appeals to Food Businesses to Follow Safety Norms

The FDA has urged all food business operators to obtain the necessary licences and registrations before conducting business.

Establishments have also been instructed to maintain proper hygiene, ensure safe storage and handling of food products, follow correct labelling practices and comply with food safety regulations.

The latest drive is part of the administration's broader efforts under the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign to strengthen food safety monitoring and take action against establishments found violating prescribed standards.

Key Figures from the FDA Drive

• Date of action: November 3, 2026
• Establishments inspected/action taken against: 15
• Total food products seized: 3,196.2 kg
• Estimated value of seized stock: ₹16,93,295
• Food products destroyed: 1,440.5 kg
• Value of destroyed stock: ₹4,35,200
• Licences suspended: 8 establishments
• Closure orders issued: 3 food establishments