Food Safety Raid at Lulu Hypermarket: Officials Detect Pest Infestation, Decayed Vegetables, Hygiene Violations
Food Safety officials found pest infestation, poor hygiene, decayed vegetables, and expired FSSAI licence violations during an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in KPHB Colony.
Food Safety officials conducted an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket following a complaint and detected multiple serious violations across the premises.
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The inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in KPHB Colony revealed poor hygiene conditions, pest infestation, decayed vegetables, misleading food labels, clogged drains with meat waste, and expired food-related violations. Officials also seized and discarded approximately 150 Kg of food articles during the operation.
In-House Kitchen Violations Found During Inspection
During the inspection of the in-house kitchen area, Food Safety officials observed several serious violations, including:
- Poor hygiene conditions
- Leftover food stored in refrigerators, which was discarded on the spot
- Presence of pests
- Decayed vegetables
- Near-expiry packed food articles with torn and misleading labels
Officials stated that these conditions raised serious food safety concerns.
Pest Infestation Detected in Retail Area
In the retail section of the hypermarket, officials detected insect infestation in:
- Besan flour
- Atta
- Dals
The inspection team also identified packed food articles carrying expired FSSAI licences.
Further violations included:
- Absence of nutritional information
- Missing FSSAI licence details
- Missing manufacturer addresses on labels and displays
Serious Violations Found in Butchering Area
Food Safety officials found that drains in the butchering area were clogged with meat waste and emitting a pungent smell.
Officials described the situation as a serious public health concern due to unhygienic conditions in the meat handling section.
150 Kg Food Articles Seized and Samples Sent for Analysis
As part of the action taken during the inspection:
- Approximately 150 Kg of food articles, including sweets, oils, flour, and pulses with infestation, were seized and discarded
- Food samples were lifted on suspicion of adulteration, excess artificial colour usage, and pest infestation in besan flour
- The collected samples were sent for laboratory analysis
Public Advisory Issued by Food Safety Officials
Food Safety officials advised consumers to remain vigilant while purchasing food products from:
- Retail outlets
- Supermarkets
- Bakeries
- Eateries
Officials urged consumers to carefully check food quality, expiry details, and packaging information before purchasing products.
Food Safety officials conducted an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in KPHB Colony, Hyderabad after receiving a complaint and found multiple serious violations, including pest infestation, poor hygiene, decayed vegetables, clogged meat waste drains, and expired FSSAI licence-related issues. Around 150 Kg of food articles were seized and discarded, while food samples were sent for analysis. Authorities have advised consumers to remain cautious while buying food products from retail stores and eateries.
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