Hyderabad, March 11 -- In an effort to ensure safe food for consumers during the Holi festival, the Food Safety department, Telangana, conducted a statewide Anti-Adulteration Drive targeting sweets, snacks, and milk products.

The inspections were carried out from March 2 to March 4 across multiple districts in the state. Food Safety teams inspected a total of 140 food establishments, focusing primarily on outlets selling sweets, snacks, and dairy products, which witness a surge in demand during the festive season.

221 food samples collected 221 food samples

During the drive, officials collected 221 food samples for analysis to check for adulteration and compliance with food safety standards. Authorities also discarded 12 instances of u...