Food safety officials find black beetles in flour, fungus-infected vegetables at JNTU Sangareddy

Two days after conducting inspections at the college canteen of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kukatpally in Hyderabad, the task force teams of Telangana ’s Commissioner of Food Safety on June 28 conducted inspections at JNTU College of Engineering, Sultanpur in Sangareddy district uncovering multiple hygiene violations. During the inspection, the teams found 15 kg of maida infested with black beetles, which was discarded. Additionally, 25 kg of vegetables were found to be infected with fungus and discarded. The storeroom was unhygienic, with the presence of rodents and rat excreta. The kitchen, wash area, and dining area were in unsanitary conditions. Food handlers were not wearing head caps, aprons, or carrying medical records. The RO water plant was not operational. Related Stories Hygiene hazards in Hyderabad’s dining dens Hyderabad is known globally for its biryani, we must not compromise on food quality: Telangana Health Minister Unhygienic dosa pans, untidy kitchen observed at private hostels in Hyderabad’s Madhapur Food safety officials find vegetables with fungus, ants in water dispenser in Madhapur hostels A notice has been issued, and further action will be taken accordingly, said a release. Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telangana / Hyderabad