Maharashtra FDA Shut 22 Railway Food Stalls in Mumbai Due to Hygiene Lapses? Western Railway Fact Check Calls Claim Misleading
A viral social media post claimed that 22 railway food stalls, including 11 at Bandra station, were shut by the Maharashtra FDA over hygiene issues. LatestLY's fact check found this claim to be fake. Official sources from Western Railway have denied any such closures.
A social media post alleging that 22 railway food stalls, with 11 located at Bandra station, have been shut by the Maharashtra FDA due to hygiene lapses is misleading and factually incorrect. LatestLY's investigation concludes that this claim is fake.
Viral Claim on Social Media
The claim originated from a social media post that quickly spread across various platforms. It specifically stated that the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had taken action to close 22 food stalls, highlighting 11 at Bandra station, citing hygiene concerns as the reason for these closures. Do Human Testicles Sell for INR 6 Crore in Gulf Countries? Viral Myth Debunked After Bhopal Murder.
No FDA Shutdown Of 22 Mumbai Railway Food Stalls
Official Response Denies Closures
In response to the circulating claim, Western Railway issued an official statement. According to Western Railway, no such closures of food stalls have taken place. The authority clarified that food stalls at stations are regularly monitored and maintained, with routine hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance measures consistently implemented to ensure proper standards.
Call for Verified Information
Western Railway urged passengers and the public to rely on official channels for verified information and to refrain from circulating misleading claims. This directive underscores the importance of consulting credible sources to avoid the spread of misinformation regarding public services and facilities.
Conclusion
The claim that 22 railway food stalls, including 11 at Bandra station, have been shut by the Maharashtra FDA due to hygiene lapses is false. Western Railway has officially denied any such closures, confirming that hygiene standards are regularly maintained and monitored at all food stalls.
Fact check
22 railway food stalls, including 11 at Bandra station, have been shut by Maharashtra FDA due to hygiene lapses.
The claim is false; Western Railway officially denied any such closures and confirmed regular hygiene monitoring.
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