A KFC outlet in Karnataka’s Mangaluru got here underneath the scanner after meals security officers performed a shock inspection following a buyer grievance alleging that spoiled rooster had been offered by the restaurant.
The grievance was lodged after a buyer who ordered Hen Peri Peri Legs on-line from the outlet allegedly discovered the meals to be stale and foul-smelling.Â
Appearing on the grievance, officers from the Meals Security Division carried out a raid on the outlet and inspected the kitchen, retailer room, chilly storage amenities, deep freezer and fried rooster inventory.
In the course of the inspection, authorities sealed the godown and picked up rooster samples for laboratory testing. Officers stated additional motion can be taken based mostly on the findings of the laboratory report.
#BREAKING | Meals security officers conduct a shock raid at a KFC outlet in Mangaluru following a buyer grievance alleging that they acquired spoiled, foul-smelling rooster ordered on-line
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Meals Security Checks Proceed Throughout Karnataka
The raid on the Mangaluru outlet comes amid a sequence of inspections by the Meals Security Division throughout Karnataka.
In Mysuru metropolis and district, meals security officers seized 9 kg of expired rooster from Rio Meridian Lodge, 68 kg of meat from Grand Mercure Lodge and 4 kg of mushrooms from Q Star Lodge. Authorities stated additional investigation is underway.
Mysuru, Karnataka: The Meals Security Division conducts inspections throughout Mysuru metropolis and district. Authorities seized 9 kg of expired rooster from Rio Meridian Lodge, 68 kg of meat from Grand Mercure Lodge, and 4 kg of mushrooms from Q Star Lodge. Additional investigation underway.… pic.twitter.com/zGnVhiKUUI
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Individually, the Well being Division performed inspection drives at resorts in Mysuru and Nanjangud taluks. A complete of three resorts had been inspected and three notices had been issued. Officers additionally collected 5 meals samples, together with two authorized samples and three survey samples. In the course of the drive, 16 kg of expired and perishable meals objects had been seized and discarded.
Karnataka: Well being division conducts inspection drives throughout resorts in Mysuru and Nanjangud taluks. Whole 3 resorts visited, 3 notices issued, and 5 meals samples (2 authorized and three survey) collected. Officers additionally seized and discarded 16 kg of expired and perishable objects throughout… pic.twitter.com/halZuWjjAW
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2026
Expired Meals Discovered At Bengaluru Hospital
The most recent motion follows one other inspection conducted at a private hospital in Bengaluru, the place officers stated they discovered expired uncooked supplies contained in the kitchen.
In response to the Well being Division, expired rava, icing sugar, maida and bakery merchandise had been discovered saved in containers. Officers additionally discovered 4 packets of combination and 9 packets of pani puri that had crossed their expiry date.
The meals security group moreover recovered stale bread, two plastic chopper boards, 5 packets of methi leaves, six packets of fried gram weighing 30 kg, one packet of inexperienced peas weighing 30 kg, and 5 packets of moong dal weighing 30 kg every.
Luxurious Motels Additionally Underneath Scanner
Final week, inspections at a number of luxurious accommodations and resorts in Bengaluru, together with 4 Seasons and Shangri-La, uncovered plenty of meals security violations.
Officers stated expired milk and rotten meat had been discovered through the inspections, prompting the Meals Security and Drug Administration Division to provoke authorized proceedings.Â
