Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra State, conducted a raid on 11 food manufacturing units in Thane's Shil-Diva area and seized raw materials, finished food products and edible oil worth Rs 20.48 lakh, the department said.

The FDA Thane team raided the units located in Khardi Village, Bhaskar Compound, on Wednesday.

"The Government of Maharashtra maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding food quality and enforcement of food safety laws. Compromising public health or consumer safety will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Strict legal action will continue against anyone selling or storing expired or adulterated food items," said Tukaram Munde, Commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra.

During the...