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Crusading India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk By Arpan Chaturvedi and Dhwani Pandya , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crackdown targets the food and grocery industries, with 12 permits suspended so far.
A food safety crackdown is underway in Maharashtra, India. The state's food safety chief is behind the effort, which has resulted in the suspension of permits for certain companies.
The crackdown targets the food and grocery industries, with 12 permits suspended so far. Companies affected include Eternal, Swiggy, and Zepto.
Further details on the crackdown are available from the source, including the specific actions being taken by the food safety chief and the response from the affected companies.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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