Adulterated and expired tea scam in Hyderabad: How it can trigger gut damage and allergies

What Happened

Hyderabad police seized 3,000 kg adulterated and 1,500 kg expired tea powder used with synthetic dyes like Sunset Yellow FCF and Tartrazine. Vendors procured low-quality tea from Kolkata, Kerala, and Assam, then repackaged it under premium brand names. Health authorities warn these dyes can trigger allergies, hyperactivity in children, and gastrointestinal damage in sensitive individuals.

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