Parsi Dairy Farm, one of Mumbai's oldest and most iconic dairy brands, has had its food business licence suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after inspectors found multiple hygiene and food safety violations during a recent inspection. The action is part of the FDA's statewide "Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra" enforcement drive led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
The FDA carried out a two-day inspection of the dairy's production facility and reported several serious lapses, including poor sanitation, fungal growth on walls, mosquito infestation, inadequate housekeeping, and unsafe food handling practices. Officials said the deficiencies posed potential risks to consumer health, prompting the immediate suspension of the establishment's licence.
Parsi Dairy Farm, established in 1916, is a Mumbai institution known for its milk, ghee, butter, kulfi and traditional dairy products. The suspension means the company cannot manufacture or sell food products until it rectifies the violations and receives clearance from the FDA following a fresh inspection.
The action against Parsi Dairy Farm is part of a wider crackdown by the Maharashtra FDA on food businesses across the state. In recent weeks, licences of several well-known establishments, including K Rustom Ice Cream, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Shalimar Restaurant, have also been suspended or cancelled over alleged food safety and hygiene violations.
FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said the campaign aims to ensure strict compliance with food safety standards and protect public health. Businesses found violating prescribed norms will be allowed to resume operations only after addressing all deficiencies and obtaining regulatory approval.
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