40kg expired chilli, mixed meat and veg: Bengaluru's Chairman's Club kitchen shut
The Chairman's Club kitchen in Bengaluru was shut down by food safety officials after discovering expired ingredients and unhygienic storage practices. The inspection revealed multiple violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, including improper labeling and the mixing of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.
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This enforcement action highlights the ongoing efforts by local authorities to ensure public health and safety standards in the hospitality industry.
BENGALURU: A kitchen at Chairman’s Club in Sahakaranagar’s Dollars Colony was closed and seized after food safety officials found major hygiene and safety violations during a special inspection, the Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration said on Friday.The inspection was conducted on September 3 by the department’s Food Safety Wing under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related licensing and registration rules, following directions from Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader.Officials found and seized 40kg of expired chilli stored for use as a food product, the department said.The inspection also revealed improper labelling on 5kg of bread crumbs and 2kg of Sajeera food products, which did not comply with FSSAI regulations.Officials further found highly unhygienic conditions in food preparation and storage areas, alleged use or storage of unauthorised or prohibited artificial colours, and lapses in the handling and…
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Bengaluru Club Kitchen Closed Over 40 kg Expired Chillies, Poor Hygiene
Expired food products seized from Chairman’s Club at Sahakaranagar in Bengaluru, kitchen shut down
40 kg expired chillies seized, Bengaluru club kitchen shut after food safety raid
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