Fungus on food, expired goods: Quick-commerce company's hub in Mumbai's Dharavi loses licence
Fungus on food, expired goods: Quick-commerce company's hub in Mumbai's Dharavi loses licence
MUMBAI: The licence of a Zepto-operated warehouse in Dharavi has been suspended by the Food & Drug Administration department, citing "serious food safety violation". The facility was found to have unsanitary conditions during an inspection conducted by FDA.
Inspectors reported fungal growth on food products, items being stored near stagnant water, and the presence of expired goods. Some of the items were also found stored directly on wet, unhygienic floor. Cold storage units at the site failed to meet regulatory standards. The company said it is taking corrective action to rectify the lapses.
'Expired items were also kept along with others at the facility. They have since destroyed those products,' said Anupama Patil, assistant commissioner (Food).
The licence suspension will remain in effect until Zepto demonstrates compliance with food safety regulations. 'Till the contraventions are cleared, the facility will remain shut,' joint commissioner(Food) Mangesh Mane said, adding that more inspections will be carried out at other Zepto warehouses besides other quick-commerce platforms.
A spokesperson for Zepto said, '...We have initiated an internal review and are working closely with the authorities concerned to ensure full and swift compliance.'
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The company said it is taking corrective action to rectify the lapses and resume operations in accordance with the law.
In January , FDA raided three companies for alleged sale of medicines without a licence through an online delivery service. Officials conducted raids at Foclo Technologies in Thane, Bhagwati Stores in Kandivli, and Scootsy (Swiggy) Logistics in Malad.
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