Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru’s Hoskote over violations: ‘Unhygienic food, non-compliant labelling, misbranding’
The action at the Zepto warehouse comes as Karnataka’s food safety department widened its enforcement drive across Bengaluru.
A warehouse used by quick commerce firm Zepto was sealed in Bengaluru’s Hoskote on Tuesday following a special inspection by the state’s food safety department. The inspection, aimed at evaluating the quality, safety, storage, labelling, and handling of food products, uncovered unhygienic conditions, non-compliant labelling, misbranding, and violations of various food safety regulations.
As a result, the warehouse was sealed in accordance with FSSAI guidelines, and a notice was issued to the warehouse, with a recommendation to file a case before the appropriate adjudicating officer. Zepto acknowledged the inspection and expressed its commitment to improving food safety processes, while warning that strict legal action would be taken against violators.
This incident is part of a broader enforcement drive by Karnataka’s food safety department, which has been expanding its inspections beyond traditional venues like restaurants and hotels to include food storage and distribution facilities. Previous inspections had found expired food items and led to the seizure of 132 kg of food and the disposal of 15 litres of used cooking oil.
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