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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]
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  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
  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
  3. The FDA initiated action against Ram Caterers, the canteen contractor, and ordered the immediate suspension of canteen services. · mint
  4. Hospital dean Dr Swapnali Kadam stated that the canteen will remain closed for the next two to three days. · Mid-day
  5. The canteen, which is operated by Ram Caterers, was closed following the discovery of the insect in the patient's food. · Mid-day
  6. Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) staged a protest at the Dean's office to condemn the negligence regarding the incident. · mint
  7. The Maharashtra FDA is collecting samples from the facility for further examination. · Mid-day
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