Ludhiana, Dec. 4 -- A Burger King franchise in Mullanpur has been found using "used cooking oil" for frying, the local health department said.

The department collected a sample of cooking oil from the restaurant in the Euro 9 market on GT Road on August 25.

Tests showed the oil had Total Polar Compounds (TPC) above permissible limits. According to district health officer (DHO) Dr Sandeep Singh, TPC up to 24 is safe; higher levels can lead to clogged arteries and heart problems.

After the report was received in November, the department sent a re-analysis notice to the franchise.

The franchise had a month to respond but failed to do so.

Now, the health department will lodge a case in the court of the additional deputy commissioner (gen...