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.
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 cites recurring complaints of unhygienic food, following an earlier notice over poor-quality eggs.
Why this matters
Second FSSAI action against Blinkit in recent months, following a prior notice over poor-quality eggs. Pattern points to mounting regulatory concern over hygiene and product quality on the quick-commerce platform.
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