MUMBAI: The Indian unit of fast food chain KFC, on Friday challenged the results of a test showing the presence of bacteria in a sample of its fried chicken.
A children’s rights group in the Indian state of Telangana claimed to have submitted samples of KFC’s fried chicken legs to the state food laboratory.
According to laboratory report, detailed traces of bacteria such as E coli, which indicates the presence of sewage or animal waste, and salmonella.
KFC dismissed the report as false allegations.
In a written statement, it said: “This alleged report is a case of false allegation. We have no knowledge of the sample being collected from any of our stores and in what condition it has been transported for this alleged test. This is a perishable food item meant for immediate consumption.”
The fast food chain is owned in India by by Yum Brands Inc.
