Ahead of Deepavali, FSSAI suspends licenses of three confectioneries in Hyderabad, 1,035 kg of food products seized

The Telangana Standards for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) authority has seized 1,035 kg of food products worth ₹ 7.76 lakh and suspended the food safety licenses of three confectioneries after inspections of 21 units manufacturing and selling sweets in Hyderabad. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The Telangana Food and Essential Drugs Standards Authority (TG SAFE) seized 1,035 kg of food products worth ₹ 7.76 lakh and suspended the food safety licenses of three sweet shops after inspections of 21 sweet making and selling units in Hyderabad ahead of Deepavali.

The enforcement drive was carried out by 11 teams of food safety officers and police officers on Friday. Officials found several violations, including unsanitary premises, pest infestations, expired food products, improper storage practices and deficiencies in mandatory records.

The three businesses that had their licenses suspended by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with directions to cease business operations immediately were Vasireddy Swagruha Foods in Prashanth Nagar, Kukatpally; Madhur Sweets at Humayun Nagar, Masab Tank; and B. Bicha Reddy Sweets in Chandanagar.

Additionally, Sudershan Reddy Pure Ghee Sweets in Tarnaka was also ordered closed for operating without an FSSAI license. Officials reported unsanitary and slippery floors, expired food products, pest infestations, rusty and greasy exhausts and a lack of proper records, including pest control documentation.

Officials found several violations, including unsanitary premises, pest infestations, expired food products, improper storage practices and deficiencies in mandatory records.

In Madhur Sweets, officials cited wrong license category, sweets covered by curtains and newspapers, cockroaches and pests in food products and expired packaged food. A total of 705 kg food products worth ₹5.63 lakh were seized from the facility. Officials also found unsanitary trays and worktops, greasy exhausts and stoves, the use of non-food grade rose water, a lack of pest control and health records for food handlers.

At B. Bicha Reddy Sweets, officials found unsanitary manufacturing conditions, algae growth on the walls, slippery and uneven floors, rusted equipment, expired food products, cobwebs and rat droppings. A total of 330 kg of ghee worth ₹ 2.13 lakh was seized for mislabelling. It was also found that the establishment lacked mandatory documentation, including pest control and health records of food processors.

In addition to the three license suspensions, officials seized 21 food samples for suspected adulteration. Improvement notices will be issued to six businesses, including Meethe Miya in Banjara Hills, Majestic Sweets in Tolichowki, Shiva Nagi Reddy Sweets in Jeedimetla, Godavari Vantillu in Vengal Rao Nagar, Shubham Home Foods and Pramada’s Sweets, Hots and Pickles, both in Indira Park. The facilities will be re-inspected to verify compliance with food safety requirements and further action will be taken based on the findings, officials said.

Published – 24 Oct 2026 10:20 AM IST