Goa, Oct. 30 -- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, has initiated action against two food businesses in Thivim, Bardez, after detecting hygiene and food safety violations during a surveillance drive.

A tiffin service operating from Auchitwaddo was ordered to immediately stop operations after FDA officials found unhygienic conditions on its premises. The establishment had reportedly faced action earlier for a similar violation. Further proceedings, including possible suspension of its licence, will be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

In a separate inspection at a chocolate manufacturing unit in Karaswada, officials detected defective and corroded moulds, along with incorrect labelling details.

Following the i...