Maharashtra FDA seized unsafe spices worth Rs 13.60 crore after raiding 472 establishments, collecting 783 samples and suspending 72 licences ahead of Diwali. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration FDA raided 472 spice manufacturers distributors and traders across the state seizing ldquounsaferdquo spices worth Rs 1360 crore between October 23 and October 29 to stop adulterated substandard and unsafe spices from flooding kitchen shelves ahead of DiwaliDuring the drive food safety officers.