Expired ingredients, unlabelled flavours worth ₹4 lakh seized from food manufacturing unit in Hyderabad
Authorities in Hyderabad seized approximately ₹4.07 lakh worth of food products and raw materials from a manufacturing unit in Bongloor Village, Adibatla Municipality. The items included expired ingredients, unlabelled flavors, and unhygienically produced goods. Two individuals, Mohammed Khaleed, owner of KSM Food Products, and Santosh Kumar, the unit manager, were arrested for violating food safety regulations. Seized items comprised 1,560 jars of soanpapdi, 240 jars of palli patti, various unlabelled ingredients like dairy milk and jaggery, and expired maida valued at ₹1.08 lakh. Police allege the offenders used expired materials to reduce costs. The case has been forwarded to Adibatla police for further investigation, and authorities urge consumers to verify product labels and report suspicious activities.
Authorities in Karnataka have seized expired food items and unlabelled ingredients from a canteen operated by the state's health department, raising concerns about food safety standards in government-run facilities. The inspection, conducted by officials, targeted food businesses within the premises of key government buildings, including the Vidhana Soudha, the Legislators' Home, and the MS Building in Bengaluru. During the raid, authorities discovered expired items and stale bread, prompting warnings that strict compliance with food laws will be enforced. The incident follows similar raids in high-profile locations, including five-star hotels and hospitals, where expired food items had previously been found. Officials emphasized that non-compliance with food safety regulations would result in severe consequences. The recent seizure highlights the need for vigilance in ensuring that even public institutions adhere to stringent food handling protocols. In Hyderabad, a separate operation led by the Commissioner’s Task Force in the Shamshabad Zone uncovered a food manufacturing unit operating under unsanitary conditions. At Bongloor Village, under Adibatla Municipality in Ranga Reddy district, police arrested two individuals, Mohammed Khaleed, 38, owner of KSM Food Products, and Santosh Kumar, 44, the manager of the unit, for producing food items using expired raw materials and unlabelled ingredients. During the raid, officers confiscated approximately 1,560 jars of soanpapdi and cotton soanpapdi valued at ₹2.26 lakh, along with 240 jars of palli patti or chikki worth ₹34,800. Additional seized items included unlabelled flavours and ingredients such as dairy milk, banana, fresh milk, table butter, and milky butter, alongside four packets of cocoa powder and around 670 kilograms of unlabelled jaggery. Authorities also recovered expired or improperly labelled ingredients, notably 72 bags of 999 Maida, each weighing 50 kg, which alone were valued at ₹1.08 lakh. The total value of all seized goods amounted to ₹4.07 lakh. According to police reports, Khaleed opted to use expired raw materials and unlabelled food ingredients to reduce production costs and increase profits. Santosh Kumar reportedly aided Khaleed in carrying out the operations. Following the raid, the Task Force transferred the suspects and the seized materials to the H-FAST team and Food Safety Officer Rakesh for further processing. Subsequently, both the accused and the seized items were handed over to the Adibatla police, who registered a formal complaint against them. Investigations into the matter continue. The incidents underscore the importance of consumer awareness regarding food safety. Police urged the public to verify manufacturing and expiry dates, batch numbers, ingredients, and labels before purchasing packaged food. Consumers were also encouraged to report any suspicions of expired, adulterated, or unhygienically prepared food products to the relevant authorities. This appeal aims to foster a safer environment for food consumption and ensure adherence to regulatory standards across all sectors.
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