Hyderabad: Food safety officials in Telangana raided many spice manufacturing and repacking units across the state as a part of the spices drive.
More than 40 enforcement and surveillance samples of Chili, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, curry leaves powder and bay leaves were collected.
Serious violations were found at M/s Srivari Spices & Foods Ltd, Jalpally (Rangareddy District) and M/s Divine Spices situated at Kapila Nagar Colony, Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad. These violations include pest and rodent infestation, poor hygiene, absence of FoSTaC-trained supervisor, unlabelled/expired products, and lack of medical fitness records.
15 kg black pepper and 18 kg bay leaves contaminated with rat faeces were seized and sent for analysis.
Curry Leaf powder was found to be un-labelled an