Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Destroys 500 Litres of Suspected Adulterated Milk
Officials found about 500 litres of milk that they suspected was adulterated.
They discovered it in Bhoirwadi in Dombivli West.
The milk had reportedly come from Sangli.
The people selling it allegedly did not have a valid licence.
The Food and Drug Administration destroyed the milk so nobody could buy or drink it.
Officials are checking what may have been mixed into the milk.
They are also tracing dairies and people involved in moving and distributing it.
Further action will depend on what the investigation finds.
The Food and Drug Administration destroyed around 500 litres of suspected adulterated milk in Bhoirwadi, Dombivli West.
Officials said the milk had reportedly been transported from Sangli to Dombivli.
The consignment was allegedly sold and distributed without a valid business licence.
The FDA is tracing dairies and other establishments across the Kalyan-Dombivli region that may have received the milk.
Officials are investigating the suspected adulterant, the supply network and possible legal action.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration, led in the action by officer Rajendra Kardak, acted against an alleged unlicensed milk seller and distributor.
- What
- Officials destroyed around 500 litres of suspected adulterated milk and launched an investigation into its supply chain.
- When
- The action was reported on September 10, 2026.
- Where
- The milk was destroyed in Bhoirwadi, Dombivli West; it had reportedly been transported from Sangli and supplied through dairies in the Kalyan-Dombivli region.
- Why
- Officials cited suspected adulteration, the absence of a valid licence and the potential risk to public health.
- Quantity destroyed
- Around 500 litres of suspected adulterated milk
- Action location
- Bhoirwadi, Dombivli West
- Reported source
- Sangli
- Licence status
- The seller and distributor allegedly lacked a valid licence
- Supply area under investigation
- Dairies and establishments in the Kalyan-Dombivli region
- Investigation focus
- The suspected adulterant, transportation, storage, distribution and other involved individuals
- FDA officer
- Rajendra Kardak