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Five Karnataka Medical Hostel Canteens Face Food Safety Notices
Food safety officials checked kitchens in medical college hostels across Karnataka.
They inspected 34 canteens and kitchens on August 27, 2026.
Five of them were found to have food safety problems and received notices.
One canteen had issues with how food was labelled.
Inspectors also found seven kilograms of expired rava, a type of semolina.
They detected and seized eight litres of milk stored in a kitchen.
Officials have started legal action against the food business operator.
The operator will appear before the Additional District Magistrate for further proceedings.
Food safety officials inspected 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels on August 27, 2026.
Five canteens or kitchens received notices for deficiencies found during the inspections.
One canteen had labelling-related violations, according to the health department.
Inspectors detected and seized seven kilograms of expired rava and eight litres of milk.
Legal action is being pursued under the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules, with the operator due before the Additional District Magistrate.
- Who
- Karnataka food safety officials and operators of five medical college hostel canteens or kitchens.
- What
- Five canteens or kitchens received notices after inspections found food safety deficiencies, including expired food and labelling violations.
- Where
- Hostels of government and private medical colleges in Karnataka.
- When
- The inspections took place on August 27, 2026, and the reports were published on August 29, 2026.
- Why
- Officials found deficiencies including labelling violations, seven kilograms of expired rava, and eight litres of milk stored in a kitchen.
Key facts
- Canteens and kitchens inspected
- 34
- Canteens or kitchens issued notices
- 5
- Inspection date
- August 27, 2026
- Expired rava seized
- 7 kilograms
- Milk detected and seized
- 8 litres
- Legal basis
- Applicable provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules
- Next proceeding
- The operator will be produced before the Additional District Magistrate acting as Adjudicating Officer
Quotes
Food safety department statement
Statement issued by food safety officials regarding action against the concerned food business operator
“In connection with the violations, necessary legal action is being taken against the concerned food business operator by registering a case under the applicable provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules.”
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Sources
Karnataka Food Safety Crackdown: 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Served Notices Over Expired Food, Labelling Violations
Karnataka: 5 medical college hostel canteens issued notices for food safety violations
Expired Food Found in 5 Karnataka Medical College Hostel Canteens
Notices issued to 5 medical college hostel canteens after expired food found during inspections
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