Bengaluru: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared chicken kebabs from Bengaluru’s popular Empire Restaurant chain “unsafe for consumption.” On June 26, 2 kilograms of chicken kebab samples were collected from the Gandhinagar branch and sent to the State Food Laboratory at the Public Health Institute. Test results confirmed the kebabs failed to meet safety standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, specifically Rule 2.4.1 (iii) of the 2011 regulations.

FSSAI has issued a notice to the Gandhinagar branch, giving it 30 days to respond. Empire Restaurant may request a retest at CFTRI Mysuru at its own expense to challenge the findings. Failure to respond will result in legal action under the FSSAI Act. Samples from Gandhinagar, Shivajinagar, and other branches revealed similar issues. This development has caused public concern, given Empire’s longstanding popularity in Bengaluru and Karnataka. Customers are questioning the restaurant’s food safety and hygiene practices. Fflirtygo Men Graphic Print Cotton T-Shirt & Short Set for Men/Boys

Consumers are advised to prioritize food safety and exercise caution when dining out.This incident has created a situation where people must think twice before visiting reputed or high-end restaurants like Empire for kebabs and other meat-based dishes. If such premium restaurants, which charge exorbitant prices, compromise on safety, it raises serious questions about the safety of kebabs sold by roadside vendors. These kebabs could gradually harm your health and heart. Hence, consumers are urged to think carefully before eating.