Food Safety Raid in Attapur: Officials Find Allegedly Expired Packaged Food at Distributor’s Warehouse, Samples Sent for Testing
Food Safety officials from Rajendranagar and HFAST HCP teams raided a food distributor's warehouse in Attapur, Hyderabad, seized samples of allegedly expired packaged food items and issued notices to the distributor.
Hyderabad: Food Safety officials from Rajendranagar, along with HFAST HCP teams, conducted a surprise inspection at the warehouse of a famous food distributor in Attapur. During the raid, officials allegedly found multiple food products stored in violation of food safety regulations, including several expired packaged food items. Food Safety Officer Soumya said samples of various products were collected for laboratory testing, notices were issued to the distributor, and the matter remains under investigation.
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Surprise Food Safety Raid Conducted in Attapur
The surprise inspection was carried out by Food Safety officials from Rajendranagar, assisted by HFAST HCP teams, at the warehouse of a famous food distributor located in Attapur, Hyderabad.
The inspection was conducted as part of efforts to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Officials Allege Violations of Food Safety Rules
During the raid, officials allegedly found multiple food products stored in violation of food safety regulations.
According to the inspection team, the warehouse also contained several expired packaged food items.
Officials are examining whether the products complied with the required food safety standards.
Food Safety Officer Soumya: Samples Collected, Notices Issued
Food Safety Officer Soumya said that samples of various food products were collected from the warehouse and sent for laboratory testing.
She also confirmed that notices were issued to the distributor following the inspection.
The laboratory analysis will determine whether the products meet the prescribed food safety standards.
Warehouse Supplies Grocery Stores Across Hyderabad
According to officials, the warehouse reportedly supplies packaged food items to grocery stores across Hyderabad.
Officials further suspect that expired products may have been distributed to retail outlets.
The matter is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigation Continues
Food Safety officials said further action will depend on the laboratory test reports and the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities are continuing to verify whether expired food products entered the retail supply chain and whether additional violations of food safety regulations occurred.
The Food Safety Department, along with HFAST HCP teams, conducted a surprise raid at a food distributor’s warehouse in Attapur, where officials allegedly found food products stored in violation of food safety regulations, including expired packaged food items. Food Safety Officer Soumya confirmed that samples have been collected for laboratory testing and notices have been issued to the distributor. Officials are also investigating whether expired products were supplied to grocery stores across Hyderabad.
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