40 kg expired chillies seized, Bengaluru club kitchen shut after food safety raid
The Chairman's Club in Bengaluru has been shut down by food safety officials after an inspection revealed unhygienic conditions and the storage of 40 kg of expired chillies. Authorities also cited improper labeling and the unauthorized use of artificial colors.
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This highlights ongoing efforts by Indian food safety regulators to enforce health standards in the hospitality industry.
A popular club in Bengaluru has had its kitchen shut after a food safety inspection found unhygienic conditions and led to the seizure of 40 kg of expired chillies and other food items, officials said on Friday.The inspection at the Chairman's Club was carried out on Thursday by the Food Safety wing of the Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration on the direction of Health Minister UT Khader.Inspectors found 40 kg of expired chillies stored for use in food preparation, the department said.They also detected improper labelling on 5 kg of breadcrumbs and 2 kg of Sajeera food products, which officials said was in violation of FSSAI rules.The food preparation and storage areas were found to be highly unhygienic, according to the department.Inspectors also detected the use or storage…
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