Hyderabad, Feb. 26 -- A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making adulterated ginger-garlic paste during an inspection check in Abids, Hyderabad. Around 4,000 kg were seized.

Officials said the accused, Jasani Ilyan, was found manufacturing the paste in open plastic containers under highly unhygienic conditions.

The ginger-garlic paste was exposed to dust, flies, and other contaminants, rendering the product unfit for human consumption. Officials also found an expired printed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license during the seizure.

The adulterated paste was to be sold to various kirana stores in Hyderabad.

Officials also seized 1,600 kg of loose paste sealed in 40 plastic tubs, 130 plastic containers we...