Notice issued to KFC over use of chemical to clean oil

FOLLOWING the seizure of magnesium silicate-synthetic (MSS) from a KFC outlet on Thursday, the Thoothukudi unit of the Food Safety and Standards of Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued summons on Saturday to the restaurant chain's Indian headquarters in Mumbai.

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As per the summons issued to the KFC licensee of the Thoothukudi outlet, KFC material godown in Tiruppur, and the nominee of KFC headquarters in Mumbai, they have been asked to appear before the FSSAI's designated officer on July 8. A Delhi-based manufacturer of MSS and a packing unit in Telangana have also been summoned for an inquiry on July 15.

Meanwhile, the American restaurant chain, in a statement, said, "KFC India is committed to follow the best practices and international standards. High-quality oil and chicken is sourced from reputed suppliers, and all applicable safety and quality standards laid down by the FSSAI and other authorities are stringently followed. The use of Magnesium Silicate as a clarifying agent is approved as per FSSAI, and KFC chicken is completely safe for consumption after cooking."