Maharashtra FDA cites hygiene and process lapses in action against K Rustom
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said enforcement action against iconic Mumbai ice-cream retailer K Rustom followed inspection findings on hygiene, food safety and process compliance. He said due process was followed and similar action will continue statewide.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said action against K Rustom followed inspection findings of hygiene, food-safety and process-compliance deficiencies. He said the outlet received due process and that enforcement will continue statewide wherever violations are found.
Why this matters
The action follows recent reports that Mumbai’s K Rustom was shut after FDA inspectors found rats, flies, hygiene violations and expired ice-cream flavours, extending a food-safety enforcement issue for the retailer.
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