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Karnataka Food Safety Crackdown: 5 Medical College Hostel Canteens Served Notices Over Expired Food, Labelling Violations
24htopnews | August 29, 2026 7:17 PM CST

Food safety officials inspected 34 canteens and kitchens in government and private medical college hostels across Karnataka on August 27. Notices were issued to five operators after violations were found, including expired rava, milk and labelling irregularities. Legal action is underway.

Bengaluru: Food safety officials have issued notices to canteens/kitchens operating in five medical college hostels in Karnataka after finding violations during inspections, including expired food items and labelling irregularities, officials said on Saturday.

The development comes after a total of 34 canteens/kitchens operating in the hostels of government and private medical colleges were inspected on August 27, they said.

According to the health department, notices have been issued to five canteens/kitchens in connection with deficiencies found during the inspections.

During the inspection, labelling-related violations were found at one canteen. Seven kg of expired rava (semolina) and eight litres of milk stored in the kitchen were detected and seized, it said in a statement.


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