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The Telangana Food Safety officers performed inspections throughout all 33 districts as a part of the continued ‘Spices Drive’ initiative, protecting over 30 spice manufacturing and repacking items within the State. | Photo Credit: Handle @cfs_telangana on X
During the drive, greater than 40 enforcement and surveillance samples of chilli, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, curry leaf powder, and bay leaves had been collected for evaluation.
During the inspection, 15 kg of black pepper and 18 kg of bay leaves contaminated with rat faeces had been seized and despatched for laboratory testing. | Photo Credit: Handle @cfs_telangana on X
Violations had been detected at two services, M/s Srivari Spices & Foods Limited in Jalpally of Rangareddy district, and M/s Divine Spices positioned at Kapila Nagar Colony, Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad. Food security inspectors reported pest and rodent infestation, unhygienic premises, absence of a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) skilled supervisor, unlabelled and expired merchandise, and lack of medical health data for employees.
During the inspection, 15 kg of black pepper and 18 kg of bay leaves contaminated with rat faeces had been seized and despatched for laboratory testing. Curry leaf powder discovered with out correct labelling was additionally confiscated for violating the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
Multiple enchancment notices had been issued and contaminated shares seized. Enforcement motion was initiated to make sure protected and hygienic spice manufacturing throughout Telangana, shared Commissioner of Food Safety on X.
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 13, 2025
Published – October 14, 2025 06:38 pm IST
