Expired food found at Karnataka health dept canteen, Zomato warehouse: Officials
Officials found expired food at Arogya Soudha canteen on Magadi Road, where food storage practices did not comply with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements
Food safety officials discovered expired ingredients and unsanitary conditions at the Karnataka health department's canteen and Zomato's Hyperpure warehouse in Bengaluru. At the Arogya Soudha canteen, expired idli rava and coconut powder were found, along with unsanitary storage practices and pest control issues, failing to meet Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines.
The Zomato Hyperpure inspection unveiled severe violations, including unlicensed chicken, unexpired garlic, mislabeled rice and dry fruits, and unpreserved radish pickle. The department seized 40 samples for further analysis, issuing a notice to Zomato Hyperpure and threatening further legal action. This marks a crucial checkpoint in the food supply chain, with the warehouse being a primary supplier to hotels.
The inspection was conducted under the supervision of Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader, aiming to evaluate compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The investigation followed a week of inspections targeting Bengaluru's restaurants and hotel kitchens, uncovering rotting meat, mouldy food, and unsanitary kitchens that were subsequently shut down.
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