Cockroach infestation, expired food: Blinkit food licence suspended over violations at Mumbai facility
Food articles were found stashed on rusted racks, inadequate cleanliness was also found in the cold storage, with stocks of expired or spoiled packaged food.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended Blinkit's food licence following a severe inspection of its Malad (West) facility. The facility, operated by Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, was found to have numerous hygiene and food-safety violations. Cockroaches were discovered in large numbers, while food items were improperly stored and many were expired or tampered with.
Rusted racks housed the food articles, and the cold storage areas were noted for inadequate cleanliness. Blinkit has not commented on the FDA's decision. Following the FDA's action, the Bombay High Court recently ruled that Amazon Retail India must transfer all expired and perished goods from its Bhiwandi warehouse to the FDA for proper disposal. The court directed the FDA to respond to Amazon's plea within August 27.
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