Beed Oil Scam: FDA Seizes Rs 1.94 Cr Substandard Edible Oil
FDA officials inspect seized edible oil in an unhygienic repacking unit in Beed, Maharashtra.
Key Highlights
Maharashtra FDA busts Beed oil scam, seizing over 1 lakh kg of substandard edible oil worth Rs 1.94 crore due to hygiene and certification violations.
If you’ve been picking up cooking oil from local shops, listen up. The Maharashtra Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) just uncovered a major oil scam in Beed district, seizing a massive amount of substandard edible oil that could have ended up in your kitchen.
The Numbers Behind the Raid
- Total oil seized: Over 1 lakh kg
- Value of seized oil: Rs 1.94 crore
- Number of units raided: 5
- Dates of operation: August 6 and 7, 2026
These operations, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, targeted oil repacking units in Beed that were operating under highly unhygienic conditions. Many were even reusing tins for packaging, which is a big no-no for food safety.
What Went Wrong: Key Violations
- Lack of FSSAI clearance
- Misleading packaging
- No in-house laboratories
- Missing Certificates of Analysis
- Absence of food grade certificates
- No proper medical/pest control records
The FDA didn’t just seize oil; they also suspended licenses and closed down several specific units. This includes some names that might have been supplying oil to your local vendors.
Units Shut Down in Beed
- Swagat Oil Industries
- Charkha Oil Mill
- Jai Hanuman Traders
- Janhavi Commercials
- Vinayak Oil Industries
The FDA is now urging consumers to be extra careful when buying edible oil. Always check for the FSSAI license number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and proper labeling to ensure what you’re buying is safe and legitimate.