India, Nov. 3 -- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has seized food products valued at more than Rs9 crore during a statewide enforcement drive ahead of Diwali. The operation was conducted to curb food adulteration and ensure food safety during the festive season, according to a report by NDTV Profit.

The drive covered all seven administrative divisions of Maharashtra and included inspections at 114 food establishments. Following the inspections, the FDA suspended the licences or registrations of 19 food business operators for serious hygiene and regulatory violations.

Among the significant actions, the FDA seized 2,279 litres of Patanjali Cow Ghee, valued at approximatel...