TG SAFE raids 16 dark stores, suspends 4 licences
The Telangana food safety authorities, TG SAFE, have taken action against 16 dark stores operated by Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, and Zepto following inspections revealing serious violations. These violations included expired and damaged food, cockroach infestation, spoiled vegetables, mould, and improper storage conditions. TG SAFE conducted the inspections with 10 teams consisting of food safety officers and police personnel.
The authority found a range of issues, such as dusty and rusted racks, cobwebs, improper flooring, and breaches of food safety regulations. Cockroach infestations were a significant problem, with some establishments storing food alongside non-food items. TG SAFE collected 15 samples for suspected adulteration and will issue improvement and show-cause notices to the establishments in violation.
Four establishments were suspended due to acute health hazards. This enforcement drive aims to ensure proper storage, hygiene, and temperature controls in quick-commerce dark stores.
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