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.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 10:49 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

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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