Task Force conducts inspections at Madhapur food establishments
Hyderabad: A task force from the Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections of food establishments in the Madhapur area on Friday, June 14, 2024. They discovered several significant issues.
During an inspection at La Pino’s Pizza in Madhapur, it was found that several ingredients, such as refined vegetable fat mix, African piripiri dressing, and Pranco bread crumbs, had exceeded their expiration date and had to be discarded.
𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼’𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮, 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿
14.06.2024* Refined vegetable fat mix, African piripiri dressing and Pranco bread crumbs were found to be expired and hence discarded.
* Semi prepared food articles like Pasta, Paneer, Chicken sheek kebabs, Smoked Chicken and… pic.twitter.com/jddL55uj7c
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) June 14, 2024
Additionally, semi-prepared food items like pasta, paneer, chicken seekh kebabs, smoked chicken, and chicken salami were unlabeled and disposed of as a result.
The inspection also revealed that the food business operator (FBO) did not have medical fitness certificates for the food handlers on site. However, pest control records were available. The FSSAI license, a mandatory requirement for food businesses in India, was displayed at a prominent location, but it was not a true copy.
During the inspection at The Chocolate Room, it was discovered that many food items were not properly labeled. As a result, unlabeled items such as tasty beans and Thai curry sauce were confiscated. Additionally, expired food items, including mocktail syrup, icing sugar, rosemary leaves, cinnamon powder, cashews, and chicken breast strips, were found and disposed of.
It was also learned that a recent inspection by the Telangana Food Safety Department’s Task Force has uncovered violations at tomato sauce manufacturing units in Hyderabad. On June 10th, 2024, inspections in the Nacharam and Jeedimetla areas revealed that two facilities were not following proper food safety protocols.
Both Sri Jyothi Food Industries, the producer of JL Continental Sauce, and Agarwal Food Products, the maker of Sipp Tomato Sauce, have been discovered to have food handlers working without the necessary medical fitness certificates. This poses a potential health risk, as these certificates are meant to ensure that food handlers do not have any contagious diseases that could be transmitted through the products.
Furthermore, the premises of Agarwal Food Products did not have proper insect-proof screens, which could have allowed pests to contaminate the food during the manufacturing process. The Food Safety Department is expected to take action against these manufacturers to ensure they comply with regulations.
These findings highlight the importance of regular food safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and protect consumers from potential health risks.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
