Rat found in ice cream crate at Kalyan quick-commerce hub

A video showing a live rat inside an ice cream storage crate at a quick-commerce delivery hub in Kalyan, Maharashtra, has gone viral, sparking hygiene concerns. The facility is in the Godrej Hill area and is part of a major quick-commerce provider, as per The Hindu.

Residents have demanded action from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and municipal authorities. They have called for an inspection and legal proceedings for violations of food safety regulations. India TV News reports the video has raised questions about hygiene standards at online grocery facilities.

This incident follows a recent FDA action in Malad (West), where a facility's licence was suspended on July 27, 2026, for violations including poor pest control and expired goods. Residents of Kalyan have cited that case, urging similar scrutiny. They warn that rodent presence at delivery hubs poses a public health risk.