Hyderabad: A task force team from the Food Safety Department of Telangana conducted raids at dairy units in Hyderabad on Thursday.
During the raid, they found multiple violations.
Violations found during raids at dairy units in Hyderabad
At Shrinath Dairy Unit, the team found that the walls at the entrance of the unit were dirty with pan masala stains. The unit had several openings to the outside environment and was not fitted with insect-proof meshes.
Moreover, the presence of houseflies and cockroaches was observed in the unit. Cobwebs were noticed in several places in the unit.
Rodent infestation was observed in the unit, and no rat pads were seen.
Task force team has conducted inspections in Katedan area on 20.03.2025. ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐, ๐ฆ๐.๐ก๐ผ.๐ฐ๐ด, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป* Walls at the entrance of the unit were found to be dirty with Pan Masala stains.* The unit has several openings to outsideโฆ pic.twitter.com/UlZHFifeER— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) March 20, 2025
Raids at one of the famous dairy units in Hyderabad, Yashoda Dairy Products, Jeedimetla, revealed that while its employees were wearing hairnets, they were found handling food articles with bare hands.
The unit had several openings to the outside environment and was not fitted with insect-proof meshes.
Apart from that, housefly infestation was observed.
Task force team has conducted inspections in Qutubullapur area on 18.03.2025. ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐, ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐น๐ฎ, ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฏ๐๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ* Doors are not close fitted to prevent entry of pests.* The unit has several openings to outsideโฆ pic.twitter.com/TcwgI3GRdz— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) March 21, 2025
Importance of adhering to food safety standards
These raids underscore the urgent need for dairy units in Hyderabad to comply with food safety regulations. Such violations not only endanger public health but also erode customer trust. Authorities have reiterated the importance of maintaining hygiene.
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The ongoing crackdown by the food safety department aims to elevate safety standards and ensure that Hyderabadโs food scene remains appealing and trustworthy for both residents and visitors.
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