Rs. 14.3L worth of expired food seized at Heemankshi Bakers, Rangareddy

Rangareddy: The Telangana State Commissioner of Food Safety’s Task Force inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd, located at Mekaguda Village in Rangareddy district, on January 8, 2025. The inspection uncovered several serious violations of food safety standards.

Food safety officials found multiple food items stored improperly on the floor instead of on pallets and several packed food articles infested with insects. The team seized 875 kg of unlabelled cocoa powder and 165 kg of liquid GMS (Glycerol Mono Stearate).

Additionally, food articles worth approximately Rs. 14.3 lakh were seized due to several expired food items. These included Malto Dextrin (30 MT), which is set to expire in November 2024; Cake Gel (170 kg), which expired in March 2022; Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat (360 kg), which expired in December 2024; Milk Powder (375 kg), which expired in February 2022; Tapioca Starch (25 kg), which had expired; and Modified Starch (625 kg), which expired in January 2023.

The task force also found that creams intended for manufacturing were stored in plastic containers in unhygienic conditions. Several other ingredients, including essences and creams, were stored in plastic boxes without expiry dates.

Additionally, the production unit lacked proper drainage, and food waste was found scattered across the premises. Pan masala spit stains were observed in the unit, and food handlers were not wearing appropriate protective gear such as aprons, gloves, or shoe covers.

In a separate inspection, the task force discovered similar violations at All Rich Dairy Pvt Ltd (Swetha Dairy) in Pasumamula, Abdullapurmet, Rangareddy district, on December 30, 2024. The dairy's operating license was suspended following the raid.

The inspection revealed that the dairy failed to display its FSSAI license and had several milk products not covered under the license. Poor hygiene was noted, with rusted machinery and damaged walls and roofs in the cold storage areas. Officials also observed rust seepage in the regions where dairy products, including milk and curd, were stored.

In response to these violations, the Telangana State Commissioner of Food Safety has suspended Swetha Dairy’s operating license pending further investigation.

Task force has conducted inspections in Rangareddy district on 08.01.2025.

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— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) January 11, 2025