In Hyderabad, a criminal case has been registered against the management of the Haldiram outlet in Attapur, after customers alleged that they were sold sweets contaminated with fungus. The incident has raised serious issues related to food safety and hygiene standards at the popular brand’s store. Authorities have sealed the outlet and all sweet products sent for testing at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).
The case started when a woman bought sweets worth ₹100 at the Attapur outlet and later found fungus in them. When she confronted the staff, they’re reported to have abused her and employed offensive language. Soon thereafter, photos and videos of mold-infested sweets started circulating online and attracted public attention and outrage.
Food safety department staff also collected samples from the outlet and said the products would be tested at FSL. Videos also show that some of the sweet boxes lacked proper manufacturing and expiry date labels, which raises additional questions about food safety compliance.
According to the law, Attapur police had registered a case against the outlet management. The probe will investigate whether expired or old stock was intentionally sold to customers. The authorities emphasize there should be strict action taken if negligence is demonstrated.
The incident shakes consumer faith in branded food chains. Anger-filled social media platforms were filled by customers who demanded tougher oversight of food businesses as well as tougher penalties to prevent future abuses from happening.
Haldiram’s Attapur outlet case exposes the vital value of food safety and accountability in the mushrooming retail food sector within India. With the outlet sealed, and items sent for forensic testing, the investigation’s result will dictate the next course of action. In the meantime, the incident is timely and is a reminder that consumer health always comes first, and brands must be held to strict standards to preserve trust and credibility.
