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Taj, Vivanta reject spoiled food claims after Bengaluru inspection
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs Taj and Vivanta chains, has denied claims of food adulteration after Bengaluru's Food Safety and Drug Administration inspected 26 three-star and five-star hotels on August…
The Story in Brief
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs Taj and Vivanta chains, has denied claims of food adulteration after Bengaluru's Food Safety and Drug Administration inspected 26 three-star and five-star hotels on August 7. IHCL said no rotten vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish products were found, and no food samples were taken from its properties. The company called media reports of spoiled food 'false' and said food safety remains a non-negotiable priority.
The Karnataka Health Department posted on X that it would not compromise on food safety 'no matter the stars.' Officials collected 35 food samples from across the hotels for laboratory testing and said legal action will follow wherever violations are confirmed.
The Indian Opinion
The Karnataka government's food safety drive sounds responsible, but swinging from one extreme to another helps no one. Pouncing on heritage brands like Taj and Vivanta without releasing test results feeds a lazy narrative that all upscale hotels cut corners. The real test is the lab analysis of those 35 samples collected. If the reports confirm adulteration, speak plainly about each outlet. If they don't, the department owes the public – and the hospitality sector – an honest retraction, not just a social media boast.
Source: timesnownews.com
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