FSSAI Slaps Notice On IRCTC After Viral Video Shows Utensils Washed In Train Toilet
India's food safety regulator has issued a notice to IRCTC after a viral clip from the LTT-ERS Duronto (12223) exposed utensils being cleaned inside a train toilet, raising contamination concerns. The action follows a similar suo motu notice served to Blinkit over substandard eggs, signalling tighter FSSAI scrutiny of food handling across rail and quick-commerce channels.
What happened
FSSAI issued a notice to IRCTC after a viral video showed utensils being washed in a train toilet on the LTT-ERS Duronto, citing food contamination risks.
Key facts
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Why this matters
Tighter regulatory posture creates an opening to acquire or partner with hygiene-tech, contract catering, and food-safety auditing assets that de-risk rail and quick-commerce supply chains.