Pickles are one of the most revered condiments. Loved by people for its flavourful melange of spices, this condiment goes perfectly with a variety of dishes. From sandwiches to parathas, pickles are known for livening up any dish. And recently, the Commissioner of Food Safety Telangana conducted a raid at many pickle-making and masala-manufacturing units in Hyderabad. These were located in IDA Moula Ali and Cherlapally and they were found operating without an FSSAI license. Here’s more about this!
Commissioner of Food Safety Telangana Raids Pickle-Making Units
Task force team has conducted inspections in Pickle manufacturing units on 20.06.2024.
𝗩 𝗥 𝗩 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗜𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆
* Water analysis report for the RO water being used as an ingredient is not available with the FBO.
* Parts of the packing machinery were… pic.twitter.com/zhiNR91Sr4
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) June 22, 2024
Taking to X, the Commissioner of Food Safety, Task Force, Telangana revealed that on Thursday, June 20 they inspected pickle-making and masala manufacturing units. Operating under unhygienic conditions, there were no medical fitness certificates that were available for food handlers. Not to mention, in one of the units, as revealed through the post, the renewed FSSAI license copy was also not displayed. It’s worth mentioning that the semi-prepared pickles were stored inside plastic barrels that did not have any expiry date labels. Not to mention the passage that led to the garlic peeling area had damaged floors and holes. This means that there could be a possibility of infestation at the premises!
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Several Units Operating Under Unhygienic Conditions
At another manufacturing company, the task force has seized tamarind and cumin seeds. These did not have any proper label declaration and a true copy of the FSSAI license had been declared at the office premises. In fact, going by the records available, pest control for the premises had not been done for every 15 days. At another pickle-making unit, the team found that a water analysis report for the RO water used in cooking had not been available. Not to mention, part of the packing machinery was rusted and insect protective screens could not be found. Moreover, there were houseflies inside the manufacturing premises.
It’s worth mentioning that some of the food handlers were wearing aprons and hair caps. Additionally, a true copy of the FSSAI license had been displayed.
So, make sure to buy your pickles from only FSSAI-recognised brands and ensure all the licensing and certificates are correct. Beware and be safe.
Cover Image Courtesy: X/cfs_telangana
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