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Food
Bengaluru Hotel Inspections Seize 640 kg Meat and 276 kg Rotten Vegetables
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:03 AM
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During a three‑day inspection of hotels in Bengaluru, authorities seized 640 kg of meat and 276 kg of rotten vegetables, citing violations of food safety regulations.
The Karnataka Food Safety and Standards Authority conducted a comprehensive inspection of several hotels in Bengaluru over a three‑day period.
During the operation, officials seized 640 kg of meat that was found to be improperly stored and 276 kg of vegetables that had gone rotten, both in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The seized items were taken to a designated disposal facility, and the hotels involved have been notified of potential penalties and required corrective measures.
This enforcement action follows a recent rise in food‑borne illness reports in the city, prompting authorities to intensify inspections across the hospitality sector.
During the operation, officials seized 640 kg of meat that was found to be improperly stored and 276 kg of vegetables that had gone rotten, both in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The seized items were taken to a designated disposal facility, and the hotels involved have been notified of potential penalties and required corrective measures.
This enforcement action follows a recent rise in food‑borne illness reports in the city, prompting authorities to intensify inspections across the hospitality sector.