A sago factory near here was today sealed for allegedly functioning without necessary licence and chemicals and bleaching powder used in the manufacture of the edible item destroyed by heath officials.
Acting on complaints from public, a team of Health officials raided the factory at Ayothiyapatnam and found it had been in operation without licence for the last three years, District Health, Safety and Protection Officer Dr Anuradha told reporters.
The officials also found large quantity of sulphuric acid and caustic soda meant to be used in the production of sago powder.
Anuradha said the factory was using unhygienic methods and adulteration.