FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit after consumer falls sick from curd bought on platform
India's food safety regulator has demanded an Action Taken Report from Blinkit following a complaint of illness from curd ordered on the quick-commerce app. FSSAI flagged recurring hygiene complaints, citing a prior notice over poor-quality eggs sold on the platform.
What happened
FSSAI has sought explanation and an Action Taken Report from Blinkit after a consumer complaint of falling sick from curd bought on the platform. Regulator
Why this matters
Repeated FSSAI scrutiny of Blinkit opens a window to court hygiene-certified private-label dairy partners or acquire cold-chain capabilities that competitors can position as a trust differentiator.