KFC Mangaluru Outlet Faces Food Safety Action After Customer Flags ‘Stale Chicken’

A KFC outlet in Mangaluru, Karnataka, came under scrutiny after food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection following a customer complaint alleging that spoiled chicken had been served by the restaurant. The inspection was carried out after a customer who ordered Chicken Peri Peri Legs online allegedly found the food to be stale and foul-smelling.

Acting on the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department raided the outlet and inspected its kitchen, storeroom, cold storage facilities, deep freezer and fried chicken stock. Authorities sealed the godown and collected chicken samples for laboratory testing. Officials said further action will be taken based on the laboratory report.

Food Safety Checks Continue Across Karnataka

The action at the Mangaluru KFC outlet comes amid a wider food safety crackdown across Karnataka. In Mysuru city and district, food safety officials seized 9 kg of expired chicken from Rio Meridian Hotel, 68 kg of meat from Grand Mercure Hotel and 4 kg of mushrooms from Q Star Hotel. Further investigation is underway. Bengaluru: FDA Seizes 132 kg Rotten Food From High-End UB City, Brigade Road Eateries; Skyee Lounge Kitchen Shut (Video).

KFC Mangaluru Outlet Raided Over Spoiled Chicken Complaint, Godown Sealed

Separately, the Health Department conducted inspection drives at resorts in Mysuru and Nanjangud taluks. Three resorts were inspected and three notices were issued. Officials also collected five food samples, including two legal samples and three survey samples. During the drive, 16 kg of expired and perishable food items were seized and discarded. Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart Licences Over Severe Hygiene And Pest Violations.

Expired Food Found At Bengaluru Hospital

The latest action follows another inspection at a private hospital in Bengaluru, where officials reportedly found expired raw materials inside the kitchen. Expired rava, icing sugar, maida and bakery products were found stored in containers.

Officials also found four packets of mixture and nine packets of pani puri that had crossed their expiry dates. The food safety team additionally recovered stale bread, two plastic chopper boards, five packets of methi leaves, six packets of fried gram weighing 30 kg, one packet of green peas weighing 30 kg and five packets of moong dal weighing 30 kg each.

Luxury Hotels Also Under Scanner

The food safety crackdown has also extended to luxury hotels and resorts in Bengaluru. Recent inspections at properties including Four Seasons and Shangri-La reportedly uncovered food safety violations, with officials finding expired milk and rotten meat.

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has initiated legal proceedings in connection with the violations. The inspections come as authorities continue checking restaurants, hotels and other food establishments across Karnataka.

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