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Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble 0

Report Once considered a rising star in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto now faces serious scrutiny after a former employee exposed shocking food safety lapses. In a now-viral Reddit post, the ex-employee, who worked at Zepto for three years, claimed that store managers knowingly sold expired Greek yoghurt despite it being unfit for consumption. He further

Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies

Behind the Speed: Hygiene Gaps in Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

India’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities

Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- June 3, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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FDA Shuts Down Zepto’s Dharavi Hub Over Food Safety Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 2, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of Quick-commerce company Zepto at its Dharavi, Mumbai location after uncovering serious food safety violations. Following a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam, inspectors conducted a surprise inspection at the facility. During their visit, they found fungal contamination on
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Renowned Surgeon Warns of Health Risks from 10-Minute Food Delivery Services 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 3, 2025
Overview Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vora has raised concerns about the health risks associated with the rapid 10-minute food delivery services offered by platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto. He warns that these ultra-fast meals, often ultra-processed, can increase health risks, including a 12% rise in cancer risk and a 10% increase in heart-related
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