KFC outlet Hyderabad found degraded oil with unsafe TPC levels threatening long term health risks

Published on 6 May 2026

TPC limit is 25 percent but samples crossed it

A Hyderabad inspection reportedly flagged a KFC outlet in Kondapur for using degraded cooking oil with Total Polar Compounds (TPC) levels beyond India’s safety threshold. Authorities note that repeated heating raises TPC, making oil more harmful. High TPC has been linked to risks such as hypertension, heart disease, and liver damage, intensifying concerns about fast food oil reuse practices.

An inspection reportedly found degraded reused oil at a KFC outlet
TPC levels exceeded India’s 25 percent safety limit
Repeated heating increases TPC and may increase health risks
Concerns grow over fast food cooking oil handling standards

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KFC outlet Hyderabad found degraded oil with unsafe TPC levels threatening long term health risks

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