Sunday, 23 August 2026 MUMBAI EDITION LIVE

Kunal Kohli Jokes About FDA Raiding Indian Kitchens

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli suggests FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe inspect Indian households for expired food items. He jokes about neatly preserved expired products in kitchens.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 23 August 2026 at 09:07 pm
Kunal Kohli Jokes About FDA Raiding Indian Kitchens

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has jokingly suggested that Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe extend the food safety drive to Indian households.

On Sunday, August 23, Kohli took to Instagram to propose that Mundhe inspect kitchen shelves and refrigerators for expired food items. He pointed out that many homes may have food products that have been sitting unused for years, despite being carefully maintained.

Kohli wrote that there will be expired items, from years ago, neatly and safely preserved, with bottles and packets wiped clean every month and put back on the shelf or refrigerator never to be used again. He encouraged people to conduct their own version of the drive at home and check their kitchen storage for old and expired products.

The Maharashtra FDA has been conducting food safety inspections at restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries, and other establishments serving food across the state. The checks have also included establishments that supply food through online delivery platforms. The department has taken action against establishments found violating food safety regulations, including issuing improvement notices and suspending licenses in certain cases.

The inspections have focused on several food safety concerns, including adulterated milk, food served at restaurants, junk food being sold in and around schools, as well as the manufacture and sale of banned gutka and tobacco-containing pan masala.

Kohli's post is a lighthearted take on the FDA's efforts to ensure food safety in the state. By joking about the presence of expired items in Indian households, he highlights the importance of regularly checking and cleaning out kitchen storage.

The FDA's food safety drive is an ongoing effort to protect consumers from unhealthy and unsafe food products. As the department continues to inspect establishments and take action against violators, citizens can also play a role in ensuring food safety by checking their own kitchen storage and disposing of expired items.

In conclusion, Kunal Kohli's joke about the FDA raiding Indian kitchens has brought attention to the importance of food safety in households. While the Maharashtra FDA continues to conduct inspections and take action against violators, citizens can also take steps to ensure the safety of their own food products.

The issue of food safety is a significant concern in India, and the Maharashtra FDA's efforts to address it are crucial. By raising awareness about the importance of checking and cleaning out kitchen storage, Kohli's post contributes to the ongoing conversation about food safety in the state.

As the FDA continues to work towards ensuring food safety, citizens can also do their part by being mindful of the products they store in their kitchens and refrigerators. By taking simple steps to check and dispose of expired items, individuals can help protect themselves and their families from the risks associated with consuming unhealthy and unsafe food products.

In the end, the joke about the FDA raiding Indian kitchens serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the role that citizens can play in ensuring it. By working together, the Maharashtra FDA and citizens can help create a safer and healthier food environment in the state.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Maharashtra FDA's food safety drive about?

The Maharashtra FDA's food safety drive is an effort to protect consumers from unhealthy and unsafe food products by conducting inspections at establishments serving food across the state.

What is Kunal Kohli's suggestion to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe?

Kunal Kohli jokingly suggests that Tukaram Mundhe extend the food safety drive to Indian households by inspecting kitchen shelves and refrigerators for expired food items.

kunal kohlitukaram mundhefdafood safetymaharashtra
X Facebook Telegram
Read the original report ↗

More in Mumbai

Mumbai

Mumbai Concert Halted by Excise Department

International DJ's show stopped, police face criticism

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 17 min ago

Mumbai

Sahar Police Register FIR Against 2 Agents for Flat Fraud

Two agents booked for cheating, Sahar police investigate flat fraud case

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 25 min ago

Mumbai

Nalasopara Plot Transformed Into Garbage Dump

A 60-acre plot in Nalasopara, once home to 41 illegal buildings, is now a garbage dump. Residents nearby are concerned.

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 32 min ago

Mumbai

Bengaluru Cop Attacked in Maharashtra

A Bengaluru cop was attacked, accused escaped from hotel

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 46 min ago