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FDA suspends licenses of five restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises over hygiene issues
Maharashtra | Aug 24, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licences of five MCA food establishments after an inspection found multiple hygiene and food safety violations. The establishments included the Permit Room, Pavilion, Mediterranean, Oriental Swing and Club Vay and Pastry Counter.
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Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict action on violators
Maharashtra | Aug 20, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTMaharashtra FDA has tightened rules for the edible oil sector, banning the sale of loose oil and targeting adulteration, unsafe packaging and other violations. Consumers have been advised to buy only properly labelled and sealed cooking oil.
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'Salute, Tukaram Mundhe': Viral video praises Maharashtra FDA chief, calls him 'Real-life Singham'
offbeat | Aug 18, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTInstagram creator has praised Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe in a viral video, highlighting cleaner street-food stalls and changes he noticed amid the state's ongoing food-safety enforcement drive.
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FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
Maharashtra | Aug 11, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTThe FDA actions followed after the officials found extremely unhygienic conditions - a large cockroach infestation, food stored on the ground and rusted racks, inadequate cleaning of cold storage facilities during their inspection on August 7.
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IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe gets hero's welcome as audience gives FDA chief a standing ovation
offbeat | Aug 10, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTMaharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe received a standing ovation at a Pune event after the state's restaurant crackdown. A video showing the unusual welcome has gone viral, with social media users praising the IAS officer's work.
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Bombay HC quashes suspension of hotel licence by FDA over hygiene: 'Be realistic, we are in India'
Maharashtra | Jul 30, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTThe Bombay High Court said the "solitary finding regarding the presence of two insects'' when viewed against the overall "satisfactory" compliance report on hygiene, maintenance and operation did not justify the continued suspension of the licence.
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Maharashtra FDA bans junk foods, orders FSSAI licenses for school canteens
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTUnder the new guidelines, food items containing excess fat, trans fats, and high sugar will be banned within a 50-meter radius of schools; these includes ice cream, various sugary products, Vada Pav, sweets and cold drinks.
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BMC headquarters canteen sealed by FDA after fly found in buttermilk in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe Maharashtra FDA has sealed the BMC headquarters canteen in Mumbai after a fly was allegedly found in a glass of buttermilk. Officials cited serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations following a five-hour inspection, while the BMC imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on the contractor.
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Pune reports highest number of unhygienic food complaints in Maharashtra, says FDA Commissioner
Maharashtra | Jul 19, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTPune has recorded the highest number of complaints about unhygienic food in Maharashtra since the FDA launched its online complaint portal. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the platform received thousands of complaints and nearly 10 lakh hits within 24 hours.
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Maharashtra FDA bans Pakistan-origin 'Goree Beauty Cream' after detecting toxic mercury, lead
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTThe crackdown was carried out following complaints and surveillance operations in April, during which multiple cosmetic products—including various fairness creams, soaps, and body lotions such as Goree Whitening Body Lotion and Golden Star Beauty Cream—were confiscated from several shops.
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US FDA approves new antibiotic for uncomplicated UTIs in nearly 30 years
Health | Mar 26, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTUTIs are the most common type of infection that happens to women and are usually caused by bacteria including E. coli. The US FDA approved a new class of antibiotics that can help treat UTIs. Read on to know more.
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FDA bans use of Red No. 3 from food, medicine citing cancer risks
Health | Jan 17, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTThe FDA is banning the use of Red No. 3, an artificial dye, due to its link to cancer. This comes after food safety advocacy groups filed a petition in 2022. Read on to know more.
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US lawmakers question FDAs drug inspection programme in India and China amid drug shortage
World | Jun 25, 2024, 09:18 AM ISTIn a letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, lawmakers expressed on Monday that the disparity in inspection results seems to be yet another instance of institutional deficiencies and dysfunction within the FDA's overseas drug inspection program.
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US approves first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers
World | Jun 17, 2022, 07:04 PM ISTThe FDA also authorized Moderna’s vaccine for school-aged children and teens. Pfizer’s shots had previously been the only ones available for those ages.
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Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S. | Explained
India | May 27, 2022, 12:28 PM ISTThe problems began last year as the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in labor, transportation and raw materials — economy-wide issues that didn’t spare the formula industry. Inventory was further squeezed by parents stockpiling during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Rapid antigen tests have reduced sensitivity against Omicron: US FDA
World | Dec 29, 2021, 02:33 PM ISTThe findings are based on a study conducted by the FDA in collaboration with the US National Institutes of Health.
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Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety: FDA
World | Nov 26, 2021, 10:58 PM ISTThe FDA scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity and birth defects.
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Zydus Cadila gets FDA's approval to market generic cancer drug in US
World | Nov 20, 2021, 03:54 PM ISTThe company has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to Decitabine for Injection in the strength of 50 mg/vial single-dose vial, Zydus Cadila said in a statement.
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FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers
World | Oct 13, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTWhile the products can now be legally sold in the U.S., the FDA stressed they are neither safe nor “FDA approved,” and that people who don’t smoke shouldn’t use them.
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Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
World | Oct 12, 2021, 08:19 PM ISTThe FDA meetings come as U.S. vaccinations have climbed back above 1 million per day on average.