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Karnataka medical college hostels flagged for expired food and labeling lapses
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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State health officials have issued notices after inspections uncovered expired food items and improper labeling in several Karnataka medical college hostels.
State health inspectors conducting routine checks in Karnataka’s medical college hostels reported the presence of food items past their expiry dates and packaging that lacked correct labeling. The findings were documented during surprise visits to the mess facilities of multiple institutions across the state.
Following the inspection, formal notices have been served to the respective college administrations, directing them to withdraw the non‑compliant food, update all product labels as per food safety regulations, and submit a corrective action plan within a stipulated timeframe.
Officials warned that failure to comply could attract penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The health department has also announced periodic follow‑up inspections to ensure that hostels adhere to safe food handling practices, aiming to protect the wellbeing of resident students.
Following the inspection, formal notices have been served to the respective college administrations, directing them to withdraw the non‑compliant food, update all product labels as per food safety regulations, and submit a corrective action plan within a stipulated timeframe.
Officials warned that failure to comply could attract penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The health department has also announced periodic follow‑up inspections to ensure that hostels adhere to safe food handling practices, aiming to protect the wellbeing of resident students.