McDonald’s, Theobroma in Noida under UP FDA scanner over quality concerns

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Uttar Pradesh State Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken proactive measures by collecting samples from prominent eateries, including McDonald’s and Theobroma, situated in Noida. This action follows orders by the District Magistrate (DM) to ensure the quality of food and beverages sold at outlets in the state.

Sources close to CNBC-TV18 reveal that this move comes after a complaint regarding possible adulteration or contamination was lodged through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) connect portal.

Under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Archana Dheeran and Chief Food Safety Officer Akshay Goyal, the Food Safety Department initiated the raids, targeting prominent eateries in Noida.

One of the establishments raided was Theobroma Foods Pvt. Ltd. located at Sector 104 in Noida. During the raid, samples of Pineapple cake were collected for testing, according to sources. Simultaneously, the team also conducted a raid on the McDonald’s outlet situated at Sector 16 in Noida.

At McDonald’s, samples of palmolein oil, cheese, mayonnaise, and tomato sauce were taken for testing purposes. These samples have been dispatched to a food laboratory for thorough analysis to determine their quality and safety.

The raiding team comprised Food Safety Officers Ram Naresh, Mukesh Kumar, Vijay Bahadur Patel, and others.

Currently, the UP state FDA is awaiting the results of the tests conducted on the collected samples. The outcome of these tests will determine whether further action will be taken against the implicated outlets.

Stay tuned to CNBC-TV18 for further updates on this developing story.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow