FDA orders sampling of gold-coated mithai in Amravati

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe ordered sampling of gold-coated sweets sold at ₹24,000/kg in Amravati after consumer complaints of misleading festive food claims. He warned against fake silver varak (aluminum foil) and advised storing sweets no longer than two days. The FDA also suspended two caterers' licences following a mass food-poisoning at a Bhandup wedding.