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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses of 105 food businesses and ordered seven establishments to shut down following inspections on November 4 and 5. The action was part of a special drive ahead of Diwali. The FDA seized 39,485 kg of food products worth Rs 1.35 crore from over 69 establishments. Violations included unhygienic conditions, improper food handling, and lack of necessary records. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warned of strict action against businesses compromising public health, citing potential penalties including life imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 lakh for causing death through unsafe food.
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