Noida: Consumers fall ill after having food from top outlet; FDA collects food samples from McDonald's, Theobroma
Noida: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) officials collected samples from an outlet of McDonald's in Noida Sector 18 and Theobroma bakery in Sector 104 following a complaint by a consumer who allegedly fell sick allegedly after consuming food items from these outlets.
The complaints were lodged with the Food Safety Connect portal of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials said.
Officials have reported a complaint regarding the McDonald's outlet in Noida Sector 18, stating that a customer fell ill after consuming a burger and french fries from there.
"We got a complaint on the portal against McDonald's. The customer fell ill after consuming aloo tikki and french fries. We have taken action in this regard and taken samples of palm oil, cheese, and mayonnaise...," said Archana Dheeran, Assistant Commissioner (Food) FDA, Gautam Buddh Nagar.
In another incident, a woman fell ill after consuming a stale cake purchased from Theobroma bakery in Noida Sector 104. In response to the complaint, an FDA team gathered samples of the cake for investigation.
"In another case, a complaint came against Theobroma bakery where someone fell ill (in Noida) after consuming stale cake from the bakery...We took a sample of the pineapple cake and sent it to the laboratory...If the product fails in the report, then a case will be registered," Dheeran said.
The raiding team comprised Food Safety Officers Ram Naresh, Mukesh Kumar, Vijay Bahadur Patel, and others.
In our modern, fast-paced lives, the pressures of work and distance from family can make cooking a daunting task for many. As a result, we often turn to the convenience of online food delivery services, relying on them to provide quality meals, even at a higher price point. However, recent complaints highlight a troubling trend that could have far-reaching implications.
When reports emerge of individuals falling ill after consuming food from reputable outlets like McDonald's or Theobroma bakery, it raises serious concerns.
- With inputs from agencies
