# Maharashtra FDA Bans Loose Spices

> Maharashtra FDA bans loose spices after finding cancer-causing dyes in samples.
- Title: Maharashtra FDA Bans Loose Spices · The Economic Times
- Summary: Maharashtra FDA bans loose spices after finding cancer-causing dyes in samples. Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe banned loose spices to prevent…
- Keywords: maharashtra fda, tukaram mundhe, loose spices, spice adulteration, cancer-causing dyes, sudan dye, metanil yellow, lead chromate, Maharashtra, FDA, Bans, Loose
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/maharashtra-fda-chief-tukaram-mundhe-bans-sale-of-loose-spices/articleshow/134976379.cms
- Author: Krishna Kumar
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:22:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maharashtra fda, tukaram mundhe, loose spices, spice adulteration, cancer-causing dyes, sudan dye, metanil yellow, lead chromate
## FDA bans loose spices
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration banned loose spices to prevent adulteration with industrial dyes.
## Cancer-causing dyes found
Spice samples from sellers in Maharashtra contained cancer-causing industrial dyes like Sudan dye and Metanil Yellow.
## Action against adulteration
FDA will prosecute manufacturers adding sawdust, artificial starch, or brick powder to spices and ban unhygienic storage.
## Key takeaway

Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe banned loose spices to prevent adulteration with industrial dyes and carcinogens.