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FDA suspends Rustom Ice Cream licence over rats and hygiene
NDTV Profit··9 Jul
Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Mumbai's iconic Rustom Ice Cream near Churchgate after a surprise inspection on July 8 found rodent infestation, hygiene lapses and expired flavouring agents, NDTV Profit reported. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign led the action. The outlet stays shut until laboratory reports on seized samples arrive.
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What It Means For You
- Churchgate customers cannot buy Rustom ice cream until reopening.
- Food safety inspections may intensify at popular Mumbai eateries.
- Expired ingredients and low fat content raise product quality concerns.
What's Happening
- FDA suspended Rustom Ice Cream's licence on July 8.
- Rats, flies and expired flavours were found during inspection.
- Official samples were sent for laboratory testing.
Food Safety Context
- The action came under Mundhe's Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra drive.
- FSSAI norms require at least 10 percent fat in ice cream.
- The outlet must remain closed pending lab report outcomes.
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