KFC Outlet Sealed in Mangaluru Over Foul Chicken Complaint

Ever ordered takeout and gotten something… unexpected? Shoppers in Mangaluru recently faced this when a KFC outlet was sealed following a complaint about foul-smelling chicken.

Authorities took action after former Mangaluru Mayor Kavitha Sanil reported an unpleasant experience. She stated that chicken ordered through Swiggy appeared dark, tasted off, and had a foul smell.

Behind the Complaint

• The complaint described chicken that was dark, tasted unpleasant, and had a foul smell.
• The order was placed by Kavitha Sanil, a former Mangaluru Mayor, via Swiggy.

Following this serious complaint, officials from Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department quickly conducted an inspection. Their findings led to immediate action at the facility.

KFC’s Stance on Quality

KFC issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to high standards. The company maintains that it adheres to strict food safety, quality, and hygiene protocols.

• KFC sources high-quality chicken from reputable suppliers.
• The company complies with FSSAI guidelines and global quality standards.
• Chicken is prepared fresh daily in-store.
• Multiple quality checks are performed from farm to plate.

During the inspection, authorities made a key discovery in the storage facility. They found frozen chicken with packaging dates from March, leading to the facility’s sealing.

What Happens Next

The storage facility was sealed as a direct result of the inspection. Samples of the chicken have been sent for laboratory testing to determine their condition.

Further legal or regulatory action against the KFC outlet will depend entirely on these laboratory test results. Customers are now awaiting the outcome to understand the full implications for food safety.