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FDA Suspends Sweet Mart Licence in Mumbai’s Colaba After Lizard and Cockroach Discovery
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:18 AM
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The Food Authority of India suspended the licence of Sweet Mart in Colaba, Mumbai, after inspectors found lizards and cockroaches inside the store. The FDA has also warned 29 other outlets to address similar hygiene violations.
The Food Authority of India (FDA) has suspended the licence of Sweet Mart, a confectionery shop located in the Colaba area of Mumbai, following a routine inspection that uncovered lizards and cockroaches inside the premises. The discovery raised serious concerns about the outlet’s hygiene standards and compliance with food safety regulations. In response, the FDA has issued a formal warning to 29 other food establishments in the city, urging them to rectify similar violations or face potential licence suspension. Sweet Mart’s owners have yet to release a statement regarding the incident.