H-FAST seizes 121.87 tonnes of adulterated food in Hyderabad in 100 days

Hyderabad’s H-FAST has registered 185 cases and seized 121.87 tonnes of adulterated food in 100 days. The crackdown covered multiple zones and food categories, including meat, dairy, fruits and packaged items, with 247 cases referred for regulatory action.

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST), since its formation, has registered 185 cases and seized 121.87 tonnes of adulterated and unsafe food products.

The specialised H-FAST wing was launched 100 days ago and has been working in coordination with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Food Safety Department and the Veterinary Department.

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According to official figures, the Rajendranagar zone recorded the highest number of 55 cases, followed by Golconda with 44, Secunderabad 35, Charminar 21, Shamshabad 13, Jubilee Hills 12, and Khairatabad five cases.

Among the major seizures were 60 tonnes of discarded chicken waste, 27,024.7 kg of adulterated ginger-garlic paste, 25,845 kg of chemically ripened fruits, 15 tonnes of poor-quality meat, 9,260 kg of stale pickles, 4,030 kg of adulterated khoya, 3,897 kg of spurious tea powder, 3,260 kg of chemical cream, 2,706 kg of substandard dry fruits, 2,500 kg of adulterated curd, 1,514 kg of synthetic paneer, 530 kg of fake ghee and 120 kg of unhygienic fried chicken.

In addition, 247 cases were referred to GHMC Food Safety Officers for regulatory action. These included 90 complaints received from citizens and violations detected at paneer manufacturing units, bakeries, fast-food outlets, spice manufacturing units, water packaging plants, hostels and meat shops, highlighting the team’s continued efforts to safeguard public health and ensure food safety in the city.