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Rotten meat seized from Bengaluru high-end restaurants in food raid
Food safety officials in Bengaluru have shut the kitchen of an upscale rooftop lounge and seized rotting chicken, beef, and other stale items from high-end restaurants in UB City and Brigade Road.…
The Story in Brief
Food safety officials in Bengaluru have shut the kitchen of an upscale rooftop lounge and seized rotting chicken, beef, and other stale items from high-end restaurants in UB City and Brigade Road. The raid on Sunday, part of a three-day drive across the urban district, uncovered fungal growth on meat, expired milk and curd packets, and improper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. In total, 132 kg of unfit food, including 45 kg of rotten chicken and beef, was confiscated and destroyed.
Officials also inspected 60 three-star and five-star hotels, collecting 77 food samples for laboratory analysis. A popular burger joint on Brigade Road was found using magnesium sulphite to treat used frying oil. The notices were issued to the offending establishments, and the department has warned of strict legal action for violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act. The drive comes amid growing concerns about hygiene standards in the city's premium eateries.
The Indian Opinion
The raid on Bengaluru's swanky restaurants reveals a disturbing gap between premium prices and basic hygiene. It is easy to assume that paying more guarantees quality, but this crackdown by the food safety department shows that even upscale eateries can cut corners with stale stock and improper storage. The real test will be whether the authorities follow through with penalties and regular checks, not just headline-grabbing drives. How many more such hidden kitchens lurk behind glowing reviews and high bills?
Source: indiatoday.in
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