Man finds fly in biscuit, files complaint in Hyderabad
The discovery of fly in Osmania Biscuit has sparked concerns over effectiveness of the FSSAI certification process and monitoring quality
Hyderabad: A customer in Hyderabad, Vinay Vangala, found a fly baked into his packet of Osmania biscuits on Saturday. He had consumed nearly half of the packet when he found the fly. Vangala lodged a formal complaint with the local food inspector and the food safety commissioner.
"Both authorities assured me that they would investigate the matter thoroughly," Vangala told Deccan Chronicle.
He said the manufacturer, based in Jalpally, mentioned a valid certificate from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The discovery has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the FSSAI certification process as well as monitoring quality.
A concerned netizen, G.B. Aravind, saidL "It goes to show how licenses are issued and never updated. Reviews and raids or surprise inspections must be a norm and not done only when pointed out. There is great need for regular monitoring."
"Authorities must conduct a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents from recurring and to restore public confidence in the food safety system," said another X user.
While Chandanagar (Serlingampally zone) food safety officer .A Hrudaya had assured Vangala of investigating the matter and taking them to task, she wasn't available for comment.