Hyderabad: Telangana Food Safety officials detected multiple serious violations in Lulu Hypermarket in KPHB Colony during inspection.
Based on a complaint, the officials conducted an inspection and found in-house kitchen violations apart from observing poor hygiene conditions and leftover food stored in refrigerators. The leftover food was discarded on the spot.
Presence of pests and decayed vegetables were found along with near-expiry packed food articles with torn and misleading labels detected. Officials detected retail area violations. They also found insect infestation in besan flour, atta and dals and packed food articles with expired FSSAI licence were also identified
The labeling and display violations were detected including absence of nutritional information, FSSAI licence details and manufacturer address
In meat processing area, the drains were clogged with meat waste emitting pungent smell, posing serious public health concern. The officials seized approximately 150 kg of food articles including sweets, oils, flour and pulses with infestation.
They collected food samples on suspicion of adulteration or excess artificial colour usage and pest-infested besan flour and sent for analysis. In a public advisory, officials asked consumers to remain vigilant while purchasing food products from retail outlets, supermarkets, bakeries and eateries.
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