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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Horrifying pictures! Fungal growth on food, expired products - why Zepto's Mumbai warehouse license was suspended
The FDA inspection revealed concerning issues, including fungal growth on food items. Expired goods and fungus on food - that's what has led to Zepto warehouse in Dharavi facing an operating license suspension. The Food & Drug Administration department has suspended the operating licence of a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi after discovering major food safety violations. During an FDA inspection, the facility was found to be operating in unhygienic conditions. "Expired items were also kept along with others at the facility. They have since destroyed those products," said Anupama Patil, assistant commissioner (Food), according to a TOI report. What were the top violations by Zepto's warehouse? The FDA inspection revealed concerning issues, including fungal growth on food items, storage near stagnant water pools, and expired products on the premises. Additionally, several items were discovered placed on damp, unsanitary flooring. The temperature-controlled storage facilities failed to comply with required standards. In response, the company has stated it will implement measures to address these deficiencies. Zepto Dharavi warehouse The food safety licence will stay suspended until Zepto shows it meets all required safety standards. "Till the contraventions are cleared, the facility will remain shut," joint commissioner(Food) Mangesh Mane said, noting that additional checks will be conducted at other Zepto facilities and similar quick-delivery services. A Zepto representative responded, "...We have initiated an internal review and are working closely with the authorities concerned to ensure full and swift compliance." The organisation confirmed it is implementing necessary changes to address the issues and restart operations within legal requirements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Rafael Castillo (ver precio) Verisure Undo Zepto Dharavi warehouse In January, FDA officials investigated three firms accused of selling medicines without proper licensing via online delivery. The inspections were carried out at Foclo Technologies in Thane, Bhagwati Stores in Kandivli, and Scootsy (Swiggy) Logistics in Malad. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Food on wet floors, fungal growth, expired items: What FDA found inside Zepto's Mumbai warehouse
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has suspended the licence of a Zepto-operated warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, after finding several serious food safety violations. What did the FDA find? During an inspection, officials found: Fungal growth on food items Products stored near stagnant water Expired goods kept alongside fresh ones Some items placed directly on wet, dirty floors Cold storage units not meeting required standards Anupama Patil, assistant commissioner (Food), said the expired items were destroyed after the inspection. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Warehouse shut until further notice Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane said, 'The warehouse will remain closed until Zepto clears all violations and follows proper food safety rules.' He added that inspections will also be carried out at other Zepto warehouses and similar quick-commerce platforms . Zepto responds According to a TOI report, Zepto has started an internal review. A company spokesperson said, 'We are working closely with the authorities and taking corrective steps to meet all legal requirements.' Live Events Not the first time Earlier in January, the FDA raided three companies, Foclo Technologies (Thane), Bhagwati Stores ( Kandivli ), and Scootsy (Malad), for allegedly selling medicines online without proper licences. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Expired items kept with others at Zepto facility'
Expired items were also kept along with others at the facility, Anupama Patil, assistant commissioner (Food), said, adding that "They have since destroyed those products." The facility has been registered under its parent company Kiranakart Technologies Pvt Ltd. 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 inspection will be carried out at other Zepto warehouses besides other quick-commerce platforms. A spokesperson for Zepto said, "At Zepto, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. ...We have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the authorities concerned to ensure full and swift compliance." The company said it is taking corrective action to rectify the lapses and resume operations in accordance with the law. In Jan, FDA raided three companies for the 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. Seven samples had been taken from the three premises, and the remaining stock of medicines, worth Rs 16,700, was seized. under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Rules, 1945.
