Live worms were detected in a chicken delicacy served to a family at QRS Square, Pulimood outlet of the multinational Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Thiruvananthapuram. A recent report reveals that the same has become a reason for the closure of the outlet.

The notice regarding the closure was issued to the chicken and fast food chain outlet by food safety officials. Its license has been suspended, which had been issued in the month of May. The chicken had been sourced from Coimbatore’s Suguna Chickens.

The toll-free line, which has been set up for the general public, was used to call the officials and raise complaint against the outlet. The report finds that Food Safety Officer D. Sivakumar Food Safety Officer D. Sivakumar then came along with his squad of officials to the outlet and the incriminating food samples were collected.

Examining the same, it was told that the chicken’s maintenance was most probably poor and the same might have caused the meat to get spoiled. Also, this in turn may have resulted in worms to grow inside the chicken delicacies.

Investigation is still in process, as per the findings, but it is being said that the outlet would remain closed only unless and until further orders are issued.