FDA Seizes Over 3.4 Tonnes of Chemically Ripened Mangoes in Major Crackdown
FDA seizes 3.4 tonnes of suspect chemically ripened mangoes at APMC
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confiscated 3.4 tonnes of mangoes suspected to be artificially ripened with unauthorized chemicals at the APMC market in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. This operation is part of a broader campaign against food adulteration and illegal tobacco sales, resulting in multiple arrests and significant seizures.
- 01The FDA seized 3,453 kg of mangoes valued at ₹11.12 lakh during a two-day operation.
- 02Simultaneous actions led to the confiscation of gutkha and tobacco products worth ₹4.74 lakh, totaling seized goods to ₹15.86 lakh.
- 03No evidence of calcium carbide was found, but the use of ethylene-like sprays is prohibited under food safety regulations.
- 04The crackdown is part of a wider enforcement campaign initiated by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
- 05Recent statewide actions resulted in 25 FIRs, 33 arrests, and the sealing of 27 establishments linked to banned products.
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In a significant food safety operation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized over 3.4 tonnes of mangoes from the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The mangoes were suspected to be artificially ripened using unauthorized chemical sprays. The two-day operation, led by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, resulted in the confiscation of 3,453 kg of mangoes valued at ₹11.12 lakh from three wholesale establishments. Additionally, the FDA seized gutkha, pan masala, and flavored tobacco products worth ₹4.74 lakh, bringing the total value of seized items to ₹15.86 lakh. Inspections revealed the alleged use of ethylene-like sprays for ripening, which violates food safety regulations. The FDA has intensified inspections across markets to combat food adulteration and illegal tobacco sales, having registered 25 FIRs and made 33 arrests in recent actions. Citizens are encouraged to report suspected violations through the FDA's helpline.
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The crackdown on chemically ripened mangoes and illegal tobacco products addresses public health concerns related to food safety and illegal sales.
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