Amidst the busy city life, quick-commerce delivery apps have not just made life easy but also saved a lot of time. Now, there is no rush to visit the grocery store and no waiting time at the cash counter. All you need to do is tap open an app on your phone and within minutes everything is delivered at your doorstep. But, if this comfort comes at the cost of your health, are you ready for it? According to the latest news, the Maharashtra food safety regulator has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Private Limited, the entity operating the quick-commerce platform BlinkIt, for its Malad West dark store. Scroll down to find out why.
What did FDA find at BlinkIt warehouse
According to reports, the food authority suspended the quick-commerce licence after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found heavy cockroach infestation, expired food stock and multiple hygiene violations during an inspection. The food safety agency also raided the Reliance store in Buldhana district after a complaint mentioned live insects in kaju katliThe food agency regulator’s action against the BlinkIt store is limited to the inspected facility and does not constitute a suspension of BlinkIt’s overall food operations.The FDA inspection was conducted on August 7 at the company’s facility on Ramchandra Lane, Malad West. Officials described the premises as “extremely unclean” and found cockroaches on stored vegetables and fruits, raising concerns over possible contamination.
What else did the FDA do?
Also, FDA officials inspected a Reliance Retail outlet at ARD Cinemall in Buldhana on August 8 following a customer complaint of fungus and live insects in Lakshmi Narayan brand kaju katli. Although the specific batch mentioned in the complaint was not found at the outlet, FDA officials seized 11.34 kg of kaju katli worth Rs 10,238 from a related batch and sent samples for laboratory analysis. Further action will depend on the test results.The FDA suspended the facility’s food licence with immediate effect until further orders. The order bars the company from selling or distributing food or conducting any food business from those premises during the suspension period.Images Courtesy: istock
