Why are restaurants criticising Tukaram Mundhe’s crackdown?
- Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has led more than 3,000 raids since taking charge in May, targeting poor hygiene and unsafe food practices across Mumbai.
- The crackdown has seen permits suspended at Domino’s, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s outlets, while inspections have found pests, expired food and other serious hygiene violations.
- The campaign has won public support, with government data showing about 20% of food samples tested since 2020 were unsafe, substandard or improperly labelled.
- Some businesses have criticised the strict action and approached the High Court, saying they need time to comply, while Mundhe insists tough enforcement is needed to protect consumers.
Source: telegraphindia.com
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