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KFC Outlet Raided Over Stale Chicken Fears
16 Aug
Summary
- Food safety officers raided a KFC outlet after a customer complaint.
- A foul smell was noted in the cold storage area during the raid.
- Samples of chicken were taken for laboratory testing.
A KFC outlet in City Centre Mall faced a raid by Food Safety personnel on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The action was initiated after a consumer reported purchasing stale and unpalatable Chicken Peri Peri Legs online. Health Minister U.T. Khader directed the Food Safety Officer, Praveen, to investigate the complaint.
Upon entering the cold storage, officers detected a foul smell. Various chicken products were found stored improperly. Samples have been dispatched to the government laboratory in Mysuru for analysis. The outlet's management was ordered to clear and sanitize the cold storage area.
The outlet's personnel received a notice under the Food Safety and Standards Act. They are required to appear before Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Monday, August 17, 2026, to address the case.
