# Maharashtra FDA shuts Mumbai hospital canteen after cockroach in food

Maharashtra FDA closed a BMC-run hospital canteen after finding a cockroach in a patient's meal.

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shut down the canteen at the BMC-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (CSMH) in Kalwa after a cockroach was found in food served to a patient in Ward 6. [^1]

Following the protest, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected the hospital's kitchen and cited multiple violations of food safety regulations. [^2]

The FDA initiated action against Ram Caterers, the canteen contractor, and ordered the immediate suspension of canteen services. [^3]

Hospital dean Dr Swapnali Kadam stated that the canteen will remain closed for the next two to three days. [^4]

The canteen, which is operated by Ram Caterers, was closed following the discovery of the insect in the patient's food. [^5]

Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) staged a protest at the Dean's office to condemn the negligence regarding the incident. [^6]

The Maharashtra FDA is collecting samples from the facility for further examination. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shut down the canteen at the BMC-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (CSMH) in Kalwa after a cockroach was found in food served to a patient in Ward 6. (Mid-day, News)
2. Following the protest, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected the hospital's kitchen and cited multiple violations of food safety regulations. (mint, News)
3. The FDA initiated action against Ram Caterers, the canteen contractor, and ordered the immediate suspension of canteen services. (mint, News)
4. Hospital dean Dr Swapnali Kadam stated that the canteen will remain closed for the next two to three days. (Mid-day, News)
5. The canteen, which is operated by Ram Caterers, was closed following the discovery of the insect in the patient's food. (Mid-day, News)
6. Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) staged a protest at the Dean's office to condemn the negligence regarding the incident. (mint, News)
7. The Maharashtra FDA is collecting samples from the facility for further examination. (Mid-day, News)

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