Report With the mango season approaching, food safety officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) launched a special operation at Moazzam Jahi Market (MJ Market) on Wednesday to check for the illegal use of carbide in fruit ripening. Strict Action Against Violators GHMC food safety officers, along with lab technicians, the assistant food controller,
READ MOREReport The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a state-wide inspection of government hospital canteens and kitchens on Monday to enforce hygiene and food safety regulations. Food Safety Officers inspected 19 hospitals, including MNJ Cancer Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and MGM Hospital in Warangal. Training and Compliance Checks Officials educated
READ MOREReport Hyderabad will host Telangana’s first ultra-modern microbiology lab, designed to test the purity of packaged foods, detect adulteration, and identify pathogens and microorganisms. Located at the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam, this 4.5 crore facility, approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), will use both imported and locally sourced equipment,
READ MOREOutdated and Unlabeled Products Seized On January 8, 2025, the Telangana food safety department inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd in Mekaguda Village, Ranga Reddy district, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. The authorities seized food products valued at Rs. 14,29,600, including expired ingredients such as Cake Gel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Modified
READ MOREReport On Tuesday, 31 students sought medical attention after falling ill from food they ate at their hostel in Karimnagar, Telangana. The incident occurred after dinner at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Residential Gurukul in Sharma Nagar on January 6. Several students began experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting after the meal. Authorities quickly transported
READ MOREReport: Food Safety Violations at Hyderabad Bakeries On January 3, 2025, the Telangana Food Safety Task Force inspected two Hyderabad bakeries: Monginis Cake Shop in Macha Bollaram, Alwal, and VACS Pastries in Secunderabad. The inspections revealed serious food safety violations at both establishments, including unsanitary conditions, expired products, and improper documentation. Monginis Cake Shop: Poor
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