As Hyderabad Gears Up for Ugadi, 300 kg of Expired Sweets Seized in Mallapur

Hyderabad: During festivals, the demand for sweets surges, leading to an increase in counterfeit mithai sellers. These unlicensed vendors often use substandard ingredients, harmful food colors, and unhygienic practices to maximize profits. Many operate without proper licenses, making it difficult to track them. Consumers should remain cautious, buy from trusted shops, and check for quality certifications to avoid health risks associated with adulterated sweets. Authorities must enforce stricter regulations.

Mallapur, Uppal – A task force team from Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted an inspection at Aman Mithaiwala Private Limited, a wholesale sweet shop, on March 27. The inspection revealed serious hygiene violations, leading to the seizure of 300 kg of expired products, according to an official statement.

Authorities found that the sweets were unfit for human consumption due to excessive food coloring and fungal contamination. Additionally, the store’s food license was registered under an incorrect jurisdiction.

Inspectors reported unhygienic conditions, including a sticky and unclean kitchen floor with a foul odor. Food handlers were observed working without essential protective gear, such as hair nets, gloves, and aprons. Further violations included tobacco stains on the walls and an unsanitary storage area, raising concerns about the safety and quality of food prepared at the facility.