Telangana food safety authorities crack down on contaminated spices in Hyderabad and Rangareddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 14 (ANI): As part of the ongoing Spices Drive, the Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety on Tuesday carried out inspections of more than 30 spice manufacturing and repacking units in Rangareddy and Hyderabad.
During the drive, more than 40 enforcement and surveillance samples of chilli, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, curry leaf powder, and bay leaves were collected for testing.
In a post on X, the Commissioner of Food Safety of Telangana said, "As part of the SpicesDrive, the team conducted inspections across all districts of Telangana, covering 30+ spice manufacturing and repacking units. Over 40 enforcement & surveillance samples of chilli, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, curry leaves powder & bay leaves were seized."

#FoodSafetyTelangana: As part of the #SpicesDrive, team conducted inspections across all districts of Telangana, covering 30+ spice manufacturing and repacking units. Over 40 enforcement & surveillance samples of chilli, turmeric, black pepper, coriander , curry leaves powder &… pic.twitter.com/eZ4Hb57MuN

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"Serious violations were detected at Srivari Spices & Foods Ltd, Jalpally (Rangareddy District) and Divine Spices situated at Kapila Nagar Colony, Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, including pest and rodent infestation, poor hygiene, absence of FoSTaC-trained supervisor, unlabelled/expired products, and lack of medical fitness records," the Commissioner of Food Safety said.
"Fifteen kilograms of black pepper and eighteen kilograms of bay leaves contaminated with rat faeces were seized and sent for analysis. Curry Leaf powder was found to be unlabelled and hence seized for violation of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Action taken: Multiple improvement notices were issued, and contaminated stocks were seized. Enforcement action initiated to ensure safe and hygienic spice production across Telangana," the post added. (ANI)