A recent inspection by Telangana food safety officials revealed that a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad, was using reused cooking oil with dangerously high levels of Total Polar Compounds (TPC). This finding has raised significant concerns about food safety standards in fast food establishments across India. TPC is a critical measure of frying oil quality, with levels exceeding 25% deemed unsafe for consumption. High TPC levels are linked to various chronic health issues, including hypertension and neurodegenerative diseases. Following this incident, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reiterated the importance of monitoring oil quality in commercial kitchens. To combat the misuse of used cooking oil, FSSAI has launched the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative, promoting the conversion of used oil into biodiesel. The incident has prompted a surge in public interest regarding the health risks associated with reused cooking oil, highlighting a need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations.