Unsafe deliveries NEW DELHI: From rotten eggs and spoiled parathas to expired whey protein and packaged snacks, Swiggy Instamart has been issued nine notices by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after consumer complaints alleged the delivery of unsafe and expired food products through the quick-commerce platform.The food regulator has sought a detailed explanation and compliance report from the company, warning that failure to respond satisfactorily could invite action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.According to the notices, consumers had complained of receiving expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and otherwise unsafe food products through Swiggy Instamart. Among the products flagged by them were Healthify 100% Whey Protein, Noice Homestyle Madras Mixture with Peanuts, Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs and Kakke da Paratha.FSSAI said consumers had alleged that the whey protein and snack packets were delivered after their expiry dates, while the eggs were found to be rotten and emitting a foul smell, rendering them unfit for consumption. A complaint involving Kakke da Paratha alleged the product was spoiled and foul-smelling.The regulator also questioned the marketing of “NOICE” eggs, saying the brand was allegedly not covered under product categories approved under Swiggy Instamart’s existing FSSAI licence. It directed the food business operator to stop marketing the product and seek licence modification if required.The action comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of food sold through online grocery and quick-commerce platforms as consumers increasingly rely on rapid home deliveries for daily essentials.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBig Setback To Mamata Banerjee As Loyalist Anubrata Mandal Joins Ritabrata-Led Rebel CampOperation Lotus In Kashmir? CM Omar Abdullah Claims BJP Offered NC MLAs Rs 20-30 Crore In JammuSIA Kashmir Secures Interpol Red Corner Notice Against Hizbul Terrorist KandooWhat India Gained From PM Modi’s New Zealand Visit: Defence, Trade, Indo-Pacific & More15 Indian Tourists Confirmed Dead As Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc IslandSonam Wangchuk Rejects ‘Modern Gandhi’ Label As Hunger Strike Enters Fourteenth Day In DelhiSupriya Sule Dismisses Pawar-Shinde Meeting Row, Calls It A ‘Storm In A Tea Cup’ Amid SpeculationINS Mahendragiri Joins Indian Navy, Boosting Maritime Power Amid Indo-Pacific Challenges | WatchHighway Blocked, Resignations Threatened As BJP Faces Backlash Over Ticket Choice In MPNEET Paper Leak Traced To Contracted Paper Setters, Charge Sheet Likely This Month | Watch123PhotostoriesWhy India is facing a diabetes explosion: Stanford’s top 2% scientist reveals the hidden reasons Indians develop it younger than the rest of the worldFrom Priyanka Chopra to Ananya Panday: 5 best Wimbledon looks ever worn by Indian celebritiesChristopher Nolan’s best films to watch, ahead of ‘The Odyssey’: From ‘Oppenheimer’ to ‘Memento’10 foods that quietly contain too much saltWHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050; lifestyle changes, pollution and delayed diagnosis are fueling the riseAnkur Warikoo’s viral post on love after 20 years of marriage is striking a chord online10 foods that originated in India but became famous around the worldAlia Bhatt elevates a classic silk saree with modern draping at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding festivitiesStylish Shubman Gill joins Anjali Sachin Tendulkar at Wimbledon 2026; fans ask, ‘Where is Sara?’World’s 10 most populous cities in 2026 every traveller should know123Hot PicksTravis Kelce and Taylor SwiftBlake LivelyAlex OvechkinJayden Adams DeathAlex PereiraJayden Adams Net WorthNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingWilliam NylanderVietnam Boat AccidentTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Chhattisgarh Student MurderTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war
NEW DELHI: From rotten eggs and spoiled parathas to expired whey protein and packaged snacks, Swiggy Instamart has been issued nine notices by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after consumer complaints alleged the delivery of unsafe and expired food products through the quick-commerce platform.The food regulator has sought a detailed explanation and compliance report from the company, warning that failure to respond satisfactorily could invite action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.According to the notices, consumers had complained of receiving expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and otherwise unsafe food products through Swiggy Instamart. Among the products flagged by them were Healthify 100% Whey Protein, Noice Homestyle Madras Mixture with Peanuts, Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs and Kakke da Paratha.FSSAI said consumers had alleged that the whey protein and snack packets were delivered after their expiry dates, while the eggs were found to be rotten and emitting a foul smell, rendering them unfit for consumption. A complaint involving Kakke da Paratha alleged the product was spoiled and foul-smelling.The regulator also questioned the marketing of “NOICE” eggs, saying the brand was allegedly not covered under product categories approved under Swiggy Instamart’s existing FSSAI licence. It directed the food business operator to stop marketing the product and seek licence modification if required.The action comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of food sold through online grocery and quick-commerce platforms as consumers increasingly rely on rapid home deliveries for daily essentials.
