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Maharashtra FDA Chief Spots Fake Paneer at Dinner
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently discovered fake paneer being served at a restaurant during a dinner outing with a friend, NDTV reports. When his friend ordered a paneer dish, Mundhe warned…
The Story in Brief
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently discovered fake paneer being served at a restaurant during a dinner outing with a friend, NDTV reports. When his friend ordered a paneer dish, Mundhe warned against it and later confirmed it was not genuine. He gave the restaurant 24 hours to correct violations, after which officers inspected and took action.
Mundhe, who took charge three months ago, has led over 3,100 inspections and suspended 165 licences. His methods have drawn criticism for being disproportionately harsh, but he defends the swift action as necessary for public health. He also rejected suggestions that the campaign serves to boost his personal profile.
The Indian Opinion
Mundhe's dinner story is a sharp reminder that food adulteration is often hidden in plain sight. Critics who call the licence suspensions disproportionate should note that only 5% of inspections led to suspensions, hardly a sweep. The real test will be whether the FDA maintains this vigilance after the media glare fades, and whether consumers start reading fine print on paneer packets.
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