Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- In a massive statewide crackdown ahead of the upcoming festival season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Government of Maharashtra, seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard, and unhygienic food items worth over Rs 1.36 crore during special drives conducted between September 17 and September 20.

According to an official statement issued by the administration, the special inspection drive aims to ensure that citizens have access to safe, quality, and adulteration-free food during the festivities.

During the four-day intensive operation, enforcement teams inspected a total of 64 food establishments across the state, including hotels, restaurants, and dhabas. Following critical hygiene and complianc...