Indian food safety officials have issued a regulatory warning to a McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur, Rajasthan, after health inspectors uncovered serious food safety violations during a routine inspection. Authorities found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage, prompting immediate action and sample collection for further testing.
The inspection, conducted on Monday at the restaurant, revealed that around 40 litres of cooking oil had been repeatedly reused and was no longer fit for use under food safety norms. Officials seized samples of the oil and other materials to send for laboratory analysis as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
The franchisee that operates the outlet, Connaught Plaza Restaurants (which runs McDonald’s locations in North and East India), said it is cooperating fully with regulators and maintains that it follows the company’s global quality standards.
Authorities have given the outlet 14 days to address the violations and bring its practices into compliance, warning that stricter action could follow if improvements are not made. Officials also said they plan to inspect additional McDonald’s restaurants in the city as part of broader food safety surveillance.
Food adulteration and safety violations are frequently reported across India, but such lapses at high-profile international brands like McDonald’s are considered unusual.
Key Highlights
- Regulatory warning issued to McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur for food safety breaches.
- Inspection found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage.
- Officials seized samples for further testing.
- Outlet given 14 days to rectify practices or face stricter action.
- Franchisee says it is cooperating and follows global quality standards.
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