In the wake of the death of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh linked to a contaminated cough syrup, the Maharashtra FDA has launched a special drive to inspect and test liquid oral formulations stocked by hospitals and distributors, reported news agency PTI.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directed all joint commissioners and drug inspectors to immediately submit details of all manufacturers in their jurisdictions and to collect samples from government and semi-government hospitals, private wholesalers, and retailers, reported PTI.