Mumbai, September 27: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) seized adulterated chilli powder worth Rs 24.9 lakh after raiding spice manufacturing units in Maharashtra's Dhule district, an official said on Friday.

Acting on a tip-off, police and FDA officials raided Imran Ahmed Spices, Zaid Mirch and Momin Masala Industries in different areas on Tuesday, the official said. The team seized more than 32,000 kg of red chilli powder, worth Rs 24.9 lakh, he said. Cancer Causing Pani Puri, Artificial Food Colours in Kebabs, Cotton Candies, and Manchurian in Karnataka That Pose Serious Concerns About Food Safety Among Street Food Lovers.

The official said the manufacturers allegedly used artificial colours, flour and other ingredients in the spice powder to increase the quantity and sell it at a cheaper rate than the market price. Shawarma Death in Chennai: Woman Dies of Food Poisoning Allegedly Caused by Shawarma, Case Registered.

All three manufacturing units were sealed, as they were operating without proper licences, he said.