Hyderabad: A Jalpally food safety inspection found severe hygiene violations at a soya chunks manufacturing unit on July 28, 2026. Officials discarded the unhygienically produced food at the premises and initiated further action.
The H-FAST team conducted the inspection with GHMC Food Safety officials. The joint team inspected M/s Urvi Food Products at Jalpally in Hyderabad. During the inspection, officials found workers handling food with their bare hands and feet. The unit also lacked proper sanitation across its manufacturing areas.
Moreover, inspectors noticed a housefly infestation inside the premises. They found that the operator had failed to maintain mandatory records. The team also detected improper storage of raw materials and finished products. Therefore, officials raised concerns about the safety of the soya chunks manufactured at the unit.
Jalpally food safety inspection leads to disposal
Following the findings, the Food Safety Officer ordered the immediate disposal of the unhygienically manufactured soya chunks. Officials discarded the products at the unit to prevent their sale or distribution.
In addition, the authorities initiated further action under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The action followed the poor handling practices, sanitation failures and storage violations recorded during the inspection.
The Jalpally food safety inspection formed part of enforcement efforts aimed at preventing unsafe food production in Hyderabad. Officials also stressed the need for manufacturers to follow hygiene, documentation and storage requirements.