Task force uncovers severe hygiene lapses at All Rich and Anitha Dairy
Hyderabad/Rangareddy: Task force team conducted inspections revealed severe violations of food safety norms at dairy manufacturing units in Pasumamula Village on Friday. Team inspected All Rich Dairy Private Limited and Anitha Dairy Products units.
All Rich Dairy Private Limited
Inspectors observed significant rust on the transportation trolleys at All Rich Dairy Private Limited. Water stagnation was found on the floor, leading to a bad smell in the manufacturing area. Insect-proof screens were not installed, further compromising hygiene.
Food handlers were working without gloves, headgear, and aprons. The factory did not display its Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license. Additionally, the license lacked the necessary details, such as the manufacturer’s and marketer’s addresses.
The medical fitness certificates for food handlers were missing. Furthermore, there was no Food Safety Training and Certification (FOSTAC) trainee available at the factory. Authorities seized 263 kg of unlabelled ghee from the premises. The factory’s transportation vehicles lacked the required transport license.
Anitha Dairy Products
The inspection at Anitha Dairy Products revealed similar lapses. The FSSAI license was not displayed at the factory. Water stagnation and bad odor were noted in the manufacturing area. The plant was manufacturing masala buttermilk packets without the necessary license, leading to the seizure of 12 cartons of ‘Tadka paste 09122-01.’
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Telangana Food Safety Commissioner’s Task force team has conducted inspections in Dairy Manufacturing Units in Pasumamula Village area in Rangareddy District on’May 30.
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Labeling defects were found on the products, with the marketer’s address mentioned but the manufacturer’s address missing. Instead, a QR code was printed on the packets. Expired reagents and chemicals were discovered in the laboratory and subsequently discarded. The microbiologist working in the lab was found to be unqualified.
Several food handlers were observed working without gloves. The factory also lacked a transportation license, which was not declared in the central license.
The task force team’s inspection highlights significant lapses in food safety and hygiene standards at dairy manufacturing units in Pasumamula Village. Immediate corrective actions are necessary to ensure compliance with FSSAI guidelines and to safeguard public health. Authorities are expected to take stringent measures against the erring units to prevent future violations.
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.
