TG SAFE Seizes 3,546 Kg of Food Items Worth Rs 16.86 Lakh in Hyderabad; Five Establishments Shut

The Freedom Press

Hyderabad, October 28: The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE), in coordination with police personnel, collected 22 food samples on Wednesday over suspected adulteration and seized or discarded 3,546.5 kg of food articles valued at Rs 16.86 lakh.

As part of the enforcement drive, five establishments were shut down for allegedly operating without valid licences from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and maintaining unhygienic conditions.

The establishments were Balaji Sweets in Champapet, Mamatha Sweet House in Secunderabad, SK Foods in Kattedan, Hameedi Confectionaries at MJ Market and Annapurna Caterers at Chudi Bazaar.

The action was aimed at checking suspected food adulteration and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.