Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket Lose Food Licences Over 'Datura' Sales In Karnataka
Amazon did not submit a response, while Swiggy Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits.
Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has suspended the food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket due to the discovery of toxic Datura fruits and seeds being sold online as food products. The department has directed the three platforms to remove listings and advertisements for Datura and cease selling or distributing the products, citing their poisonous nature and potential public health risk.
The action, taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011, also extends to suppliers and sellers who provided Datura products to the e-commerce platforms.
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