India, Aug. 19 -- F ollowing a series of raids and inspections by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) into food quality and hygiene at restaurants, the focus has now shifted to film sets. On Friday, the Maharashtra FDA raided Bollywood Cafe in Goregaon's Film City, uncovering hygiene lapses. We speak to industry insiders to get to the root of the issue. The raid came days after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, raising concerns about the food served on sets. FWICE general secretary Ashok Dubey believes the raid sends a crucial message to production houses. "Food safety is a big concern. Woh log khul ke nahin bolenge. Kaam itna kam hai, kaun bolega," he says. Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor of FWICE, adds, "People have been complaining about food quality and the use of caustic soda.So, we thought a check was needed." For technicians and daily wage workers, the situation can often feel like a compromise they have little choice but to make. Mohd Rafiq, a technician,says he has become selective about the projects he takes on. "I've stopped sending my team to small-budgeted projects; wahan khaane ki dikkat aati hi hai." Light technician GP Dass, on the other hand, is thankful that they are provided food at all. He says, "Kaun si corporate do se teen baar khaana deti hai? Nahin khaana, mattkhao." While the grievances from crew members are loud, producers emphasise that food safety has always been a priority. Producer Yash Patnaik says, "We can't afford any team member falling ill and work getting hampered due to food or water contamination. My production team inspects food every day when it's delivered on our sets." Associate director Amit Saxena adds, "Maine dekhahai kai makers ko acchaintezam karte hue for thecrew."...