Rs 92.47 Lakh Worth Adulterated Coconut Powder Seized In Hyderabad Food Inspection

Food Safety Officers, in coordination with the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Hyderabad City Police, have seized 60,050 kg of adulterated coconut powder value Rs 92.47 lakh throughout a shock inspection in Begum Bazar, Telangana. The raid, on December 6, 2024, focused Akash Trading Co., the place Food Business Operators (FBOs) have been reportedly repacking adulterated coconut powder underneath varied model names. Authorities discovered that imported desiccated coconut powder was being combined with unfastened, un-desiccated coconut powder, violating the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. Action in opposition to the offenders will likely be initiated as per the provisions of the FSS Act, 2006.

On December 3, a state-level activity power in Telangana seized namkeen and snacks worth Rs 2.13 lakh throughout an inspection at M/s Sunny Foods in Kallakal village, Medak district. The institution had operated with out a legitimate FSSAI license and violated labelling pointers by utilizing deceptive visuals and manipulated product names. Officials uncovered using expired meals components, akin to tomato masala and Maggie masala, within the preparation of snacks like chips, namkeen, and colored saunf. All seized merchandise have been discarded, and authorities initiated additional motion underneath meals security rules.

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Earlier inspections at the canteen of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad, uncovered quite a few violations. The canteen was discovered working with out an FSSAI license, with lacking medical health and FoSTaC coaching certificates, and insufficient temperature data. Hygiene points included a cockroach infestation, rodent exercise with rat droppings, open dustbins, and improperly saved meals gadgets.