Expired meat, rotten vegetables found at Bengaluru's luxury hotels, legal action begins
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FSSAI notice to 5-star hotels JW Marriott, Andaz over hygiene issues, cockroaches on premisesFSSAI has issued notices to 5-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz over hygiene issues and cockroaches on the premises.
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- indiablooms.com18:53first to report
Raids across Bengaluru luxury hotels led to the recovery of rotten vegetables and expired meat. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.
Sat, 8 August 2026
5 reports- deccanchronicle.com03:46
According to the department, 30 teams inspected 26 hotels and collected 35 food samples for laboratory analysis
- Times of India04:17
The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department's Food Safety Wing has launched action against several three-star and five-star hotels in Bengaluru after a special inspection drive uncovered multiple food safety violations.
- businesstoday.in06:01
The action brought to light a range of lapses at three-star and five-star properties, with officials reporting unhygienic kitchens and storage spaces, expired items and improper handling of food.
- gulte.com07:33
The Lalit Ashok. Shangri La. Four Seasons. Taj Yeshwantpur. Radisson Blu. These are some of Bengalur
- webindia123.com08:26
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India10:13
Food safety regulations are having a moment in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with enforcement efforts stepping up significantly. Officials stumbled upon unlicensed vendors and alarming levels of unsanitary conditions, including rotten meat and expired dairy products. In Bengaluru, hotels are facing consequences for issues like poor labeling and inadequate food storage. Authorities are bolstering checks following numerous public complaints about food quality.
- indiatimes.com12:45
BENGALURU: Rotten food found in restaurants, a police crackdown on suspected illegal immigrants and protests at the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border are among the key developments drawing attention in Bengaluru on Monday, August 10. A proposed statewide bandh, the city’s second airport plan and a brewing tussle between restaurants and food-delivery platforms are also keeping the city in focus.
Tue, 11 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India08:56
Recent inspections revealed expired food and poor hygiene in Bengaluru kitchens. Mumbai also saw increased enforcement targeting food outlets and warehouses. These violations highlight systemic issues throughout the food supply chain. Luxury hotels are not exempt from these critical food safety concerns. Effective monitoring and follow-up are essential for ensuring consumer safety.
- indiatimes.com14:34
Bengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections following numerous public complaints. Hotels also faced scrutiny, with expired products and unhygienic storage discovered. Over one hundred kilograms of food articles were seized from several establishments. This enforcement drive now extends to quick-commerce warehouses across Karnataka.
- indiatimes.com14:50
The department conducted a special inspection at the warehouse to check compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related regulations. Officials found non-compliant labelling, misbranding and unhygienic food handling and storage conditions, besides other alleged violations of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements, the department said. The warehouse was sealed.
Wed, 12 August 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com03:01
Officials in Bengaluru have sealed a Zepto warehouse due to severe food safety violations, including unhygienic conditions and mislabeling. This is part of a broader crackdown on food safety across the city following rising complaints about food quality.
- Times of India05:36
A Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru was sealed by authorities on August 11. Officials found several food safety violations during a surprise inspection. These included misbranding and unhygienic storage conditions at the facility. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department recommended legal action. The department will continue special drives to ensure food quality and safety.
- DW Top Stories07:20edited after publishing
Chennai airport declared full emergency after an IndiGo flight suffered an engine failure, hours after reports that an Air India pilot involved in an on-air incident last week tested positive in a drug test.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia02:20
The seizures included 276kg of rotten or mould-affected vegetables, expired dairy and bakery products and used or non-compliant cooking oil.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Times of India17:26
Food and Drugs Administration officials inspected ten prominent Bengaluru clubs on Tuesday. Several clubs were found violating food safety and hygiene regulations. Issues included unhygienic food handling and improper storage practices. Label violations were also noted on food products found at one club. These inspections are part of an ongoing drive to ensure compliance.
Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- bramptonguardian.com10:30
Peel Public Health officials issued conditional passes to Benab Family Restaurant, Sipsip Juice Bar & Café and Emphasize Medi Spa.
- bramptonguardian.com10:30
Peel Public Health officials issued handed a conditional pass to Bukhara Grill Fine Dining Indian Cuisine on Aug. 24.
- livemint.com14:17edited after publishing
FSSAI has issued notices to 5-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz over hygiene issues and cockroaches on the premises.
- ibcworldnews.com18:41
BENGALURU Following alarming health inspection findings across major cities, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has issued a comprehensive st
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com17:53
Bengaluru: The food safety and drug administration department conducted a special inspection drive on sweets manufacturing units across Karnataka Monday. It inspected 16 establishments, seizing food products worth around Rs 6 lakh over various violations.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia22:09
At restaurants in Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai and Bengaluru, chefs are drawing on local ingredients, preservation techniques and culinary traditions to rethink what contemporary Indian food can be.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- thenewsminute.com04:14
Chicken shops across Bengaluru are likely to remain shut for two days from September 3, as poultry traders protest a proposed fee for animal waste collection.Th
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India03:40
Food safety officials closed and seized a kitchen at Chairman's Club in Bengaluru. Major hygiene and safety violations were discovered during a special inspection conducted on September 3. Officials found and seized 40kg of expired chilli and improperly labelled food products. Unhygienic conditions and improper storage of food items were also noted by authorities. Legal action has been initiated against the establishment for these serious deficiencies.
- indiatimes.com18:39
Bengaluru: The Food safety wing of the department of Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a special inspection at Chairman’s Club in Sahakaranagar (Dollars Colony) Thursday.