Archive · 30 May 2025
FDA Cracks Down on Unsafe Food Practices in Goa
The FDA, which is like a health inspector for food, found some problems in Goa.
They threw away a lot of expired food, about four lakh rupees worth, that was made by a cashew company.
They also told a canteen to close because it wasn't clean and wasn't storing food properly.
Two meat shops were also shut down because they were not following rules for slaughtering animals.
The FDA wants to make sure food is safe for everyone.
FDA destroyed Rs 4 lakh worth of expired food products at Pilerne Industrial Estate.
Expired items were found with GaiCashew LLP.
Ms Shree Ganesh Canteen was ordered to shut down due to unhygienic conditions.
Two Parra meat vendors were ordered to close for improper slaughtering practices.
The FDA team was led by director Shweta Dessai.
- Who
- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) led by director Shweta Dessai.
- What
- The FDA destroyed expired food products, issued a closure order to a canteen, and ordered the closure of meat vendors.
- When
- The timeframe is not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Pilerne Industrial Estate and Parra, Goa
- Why
- To address public health concerns and ensure food safety standards were met.
- Agency
- Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)
- Location
- Pilerne Industrial Estate, Parra, Goa
- Action
- Destruction of expired food, closure orders
- Expired Goods Value
- Rs 4 lakh
- Entities Affected
- GaiCashew LLP, Ms Shree Ganesh Canteen, Parra meat vendors