- Food Safety Flying Squad found serious hygiene lapses at a kulfi and badam milk unit in Mallapur
- Around 50 litres of food products were discarded on the spot to prevent public health risks
- Strict action initiated against the food business operator for violating safety norms
Food safety officials in Telangana have uncovered serious hygiene lapses at a manufacturing unit producing kulfi, falooda, kulfi and badam milk during a surprise inspection in the Mallapur area of Hyderabad. The action was carried out by the Flying Squad of the Food Safety Department on March 28, and details of the inspection were shared by the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, in a post on X. Officials said immediate steps were taken to protect public health after unsafe food practices were detected at the unit.
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Badam Milk Prepared In Highly Unhygienic Conditions
According to the Food Safety Department, badam milk was being prepared in highly unhygienic conditions at the manufacturing unit. During the inspection, officials also found that food products were left exposed to flies, indicating serious violations of food safety and hygiene norms. Considering the risk posed to consumers, the Flying Squad discarded around 50 litres of prepared products on the spot to prevent them from entering the market.
Action Against Food Business Operator
The Commissioner of Food Safety said that strict action is being taken against the Food Business Operator (FBO) for violating food safety norms. Authorities said enforcement action is underway under relevant provisions of food safety regulations.
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Consumers Urged To Stay Alert
Food safety officials have urged consumers to remain alert and report any unsafe or unhygienic food practices noticed at food establishments. The department said public vigilance plays a key role in ensuring food safety and protecting public health. The raid is part of ongoing efforts by the Food Safety Department in Telangana to curb unsafe food practices and ensure the supply of safe food to consumers.
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Similar Action Taken Earlier
This comes after food safety authorities recently busted a large illegal samosa manufacturing unit in Hyderabad, where food was being prepared using spoiled ingredients and reused cooking oil. On March 20, officials seized adulterated food items and machinery, describing the conditions at the unit as grossly unhygienic, and initiated legal action against those responsible. Authorities have said that surprise inspections and enforcement drives against unsafe food practices will continue across Telangana to ensure safe food for consumers. Read more about it here.
