Hyderabad Raids Uncover Widespread Food Adulteration, 25,000 Kg Spices Seized
Authorities in Hyderabad conducted raids exposing a large-scale food adulteration operation, leading to the seizure of 25,000 kg of spices and the arrest of three individuals. The seized spices were found to be coated with cloth dye and talcum powder.
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Spices coated in cloth dye, talcum powder? Hyderabad raids expose food adulteration
Over 25,000 kg of hazardous chemical-laced spices were seized during raids. Three people were arrested after inspections uncovered alarming non-compliance with food safety laws. Dangerous practices involved synthetic chemicals, cloth dyes, and shining powder in spices. Strict legal proceedings are initiated against violating business owners under the Food Safety Act. Enforcement drives will continue to ensure safe, unadulterated food products reach consumers.
By SIDDHI DHARMADHIKARI
Read full article →25,000 Kg Spices Seized, 3 Arrested: Hyderabad Food Adulteration Crackdown
Investigators allegedly found the use of synthetic orange, red and green food colours, permanent industrial dyes, cloth dyes, talcum or shining powder and rice-bran oil in spice processing.
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