Mumbai's iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour shut by Maharashtra FDA over hygiene lapses
FDA suspended the licence of the Churchgate landmark after finding live rats, flies, expired flavouring agents, a broken cold chain and sub-standard milk fat (7.94% vs 10% minimum). Outlet ordered shut pending food sample results under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' drive.
Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Mumbai's iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour near Churchgate over hygiene lapses—live rats, flies, expired flavouring agents, broken cold chain and sub-standard milk fat. Outlet ordered shut pending food sample results under 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' drive.
Why this matters
K Rustom, a Churchgate landmark, faces a licence suspension after FDA inspectors flagged rats, expired ingredients, a broken cold chain and sub-standard milk fat, halting operations pending sample results.
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