New Delhi: Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has refuted allegations of harmful bacteria present its food products and said it will take legal action to protect the brand reputation from vested interests "spreading misinformation".
"There is no possibility of any microbial development in our food, which is freshly cooked at 170 degrees Celsius. Our food items are perishable and meant for immediate consumption," a KFC spokesperson said.
On Fraiday a petition was filed in Madras High Court seeking cancellation or withdrawal of licences given to 'YUM' products, which operates KFC fast food restaurants.
A company spokesperson said that only brand 'KFC' is part of Yum Brands.
"We are aware of the issue in Hyderabad, where false claims have been made against the brand by an organisation. We strongly refute the allegations made against us.
"We are cooperating with the authorities to resolve this matter and are taking necessary legal action to protect our brand reputation from vested interests spreading misinformation," the spokesperson said.
"There is no possibility of any microbial development in our food, which is freshly cooked at 170 degrees Celsius. Our food items are perishable and meant for immediate consumption," a KFC spokesperson said.
On Fraiday a petition was filed in Madras High Court seeking cancellation or withdrawal of licences given to 'YUM' products, which operates KFC fast food restaurants.
"We are aware of the issue in Hyderabad, where false claims have been made against the brand by an organisation. We strongly refute the allegations made against us.
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