Over 1,200 litres of ice cream seized in Musheerabad raid; factory selling adulterated product shut

Hyderabad: An illegal ice cream manufacturing unit was busted in Musheerabad and 1,252 litres of the product were seized.

The Commissioner’s Task Force teams from Khairtabad and Secunderabad zones, along with GHMC food safety officials, apprehended a person for producing and selling adulterated and unhygienic products.

In total, along with other items, goods worth Rs 1.75 lakh were confiscated during the raid.

Unlicensed unit operating in Bapuji Nagar

Acting on credible information, officials conducted a surprise inspection at Blue Bells Ice Cream in Bapuji Nagar, Musheerabad.

The unit was being operated by Pattala Ashok without a valid license.

Authorities found that the facility was engaged in large-scale production and distribution of ice creams under the false claim of being quality products, supplying them to both wholesale and retail markets.

Ice creams made with expired ingredients

During the inspection, officials discovered that expired ingredients were being used in the preparation of ice creams, posing serious health risks to consumers.

Several flavouring agents had crossed expiry dates, including pineapple, mango and custard apple flavours.

The manufacturing process was found to be highly unhygienic, with poor handling and storage practices making the products unfit for human consumption.

Unsanitary storage conditions

The premises were found in deplorable condition, with raw materials and finished products stored in unsafe and unclean environments. Officials noted improper refrigeration and contamination risks across the unit.

Large quantity of products were seized

Authorities seized a wide range of ice cream products, including mango, vanilla, butterscotch, dry fruit and kulfi variants, along with synthetic food colours and expired flavouring agents.

Case registered, further probe on

A case has been registered under Sections 125 and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Musheerabad Police Station. The accused, along with seized materials, has been handed over to local police for further investigation.

Officials reiterated their commitment to cracking down on food adulteration and ensuring public health safety in the city.