The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a special state-wide inspection drive to curb adulteration in food items during the festive season, Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal said on Friday, reported news agency PTI.

Speaking to reporters, Zirwal said that under the "San Maharashtra Cha, Sankalp Ann Surakshecha" food safety campaign, the department has so far inspected more than 1,594 establishments and collected 2,369 food samples for testing, reported PTI.