Watermelons vanish from Mumbai as suspected poisoning cases stall FDA testing and panic grips vendors

Published on 30 April 2026

Testing delays and panic are reportedly drying up supplies

Mumbai’s peak summer watermelon season is facing an unusual shortage as Maharashtra FDA testing for samples tied to four suspected poisoning deaths gets delayed. Investigators are also hampered by vendors reportedly avoiding sales amid public panic and police questioning, while police await forensic and FDA reports to determine what actually happened.

Maharashtra FDA testing delays linked to four suspected deaths
A sudden market shortage is disrupting crucial sampling efforts
Vendors reportedly stop selling due to panic and police queries
Forensic and FDA reports are still awaited by police

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Watermelons vanish from Mumbai as suspected poisoning cases stall FDA testing and panic grips vendors

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