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Maharashtra FDA Suspends Sodexo’s Fortis Mulund Food License

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 4:09 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended Sodexo India Services' licence at Fortis Hospital Mulund.
Inspectors found cockroaches, clogged drainage, fungus-infested containers and rusted knives in the kitchen.
The suspension was issued on Friday, October 17, 2026, after the FDA inspection.
Fortis Hospital directed Sodexo to promptly address the observations and arranged alternative meals for patients.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 a food-poisoning outbreak at Safdarjung Hospital killed 30 patients, triggering a 45 % rise in complaints and the 2006 Food Safety and Standards Act. Earlier incidents—including the 1964 Aberdeen typhoid epidemic and the 1996 Wishaw E. coli outbreak—prompted adoption of HACCP and Codex hygiene rules. On 17 Oct 2026 Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended Sodexo India Services’ licence at Fortis Hospital Mulund.

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Story summary

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended Sodexo India Services' licence at Fortis Hospital Mulund.
Inspectors found cockroaches, clogged drainage, fungus-infested containers and rusted knives in the kitchen.
The suspension was issued on Friday, October 17, 2026, after the FDA inspection.
Fortis Hospital directed Sodexo to promptly address the observations and arranged alternative meals for patients.

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