Goa, Nov. 13 -- During an early-morning surveillance drive in Siolim, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) destroyed 1,500 kg of processed chicken and shut down Ample Fresh Chicken, operated by Hassan Bepari, for functioning without an FSSAI license in unhygienic conditions. An adjoining biryani kitchen supplying his Porvorim outlet was also sealed. Additionally, the FDA sought action from Maharashtra authorities against Kolhapur-based Riya Farms for supplying poultry under a restaurant license. Food safety experts emphasize that unverified, improperly stored meat poses severe bacterial contamination risks, urging restaurants to strictly audit suppliers to avoid liability under Section 26 of the FSS Act, 2006.

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