Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Parsi Dairy Farm Reopens After FDA Suspension
The Parsi Dairy Farm in Mumbai had to close for almost two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found serious problems with food safety and cleanliness.
The FDA destroyed food worth Rs 35.36 lakh and suspended the farm's licence.
The farm reopened after addressing these issues.
The FDA is also checking other places in Mumbai for similar problems.
FDA raided Parsi Dairy Farm on July 14, 2026, finding severe food safety violations.
Violations included fly infestation, poor sanitation, and inadequate pest-proofing.
FDA destroyed food products worth Rs 35.36 lakh and suspended the farm's licence.
The farm reopened on July 29, 2026, after addressing the violations.
FDA continues statewide enforcement against food safety violations in Mumbai.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Parsi Dairy Farm Pvt. Ltd.
- What
- FDA suspended the licence of Parsi Dairy Farm due to severe food safety and hygiene violations.
- When
- The raid was carried out on July 14, 2026, and the farm reopened on July 29, 2026.
- Where
- South Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- The FDA found multiple breaches of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, during a raid.
FDA Enforcement
Dairy Farm Operations
Food Safety Violations
FDA Enforcement
FDA found severe food safety and hygiene violations, including fly infestation, poor sanitation, and inadequate pest-proofing.
Dairy Farm Operations
Parsi Dairy Farm resumed operations after addressing the violations and reopening.
- Date of FDA Raid
- July 14, 2026
- Food Products Destroyed
- Rs 35.36 lakh
- FDA Commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe
- Location of Dairy Farm
- South Bombay, Mumbai
- Duration of Closure
- Almost two weeks