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Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit licence for cockroach infestation
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of a Blink Commerce facility in Mumbai over extensive cockroach infestation and poor storage, Times Now reports. An August 7 inspection found unhygienic conditions,…
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of a Blink Commerce facility in Mumbai over extensive cockroach infestation and poor storage, Times Now reports. An August 7 inspection found unhygienic conditions, expired food, and lack of pest control. Separately, the FDA inspected a Reliance Retail outlet in Buldhana after a complaint of live larvae in packaged kaju katli. It seized 54 boxes worth Rs 10,238 and sent a sample for analysis. Legal action will be based on lab reports.
The Indian Opinion
Some will see this crackdown as targeting new-age quick commerce, but the Reliance Retail case shows no one is spared. The real test is whether the FDA sustains this vigilance beyond headlines. Consumers should watch for consistent enforcement across all food sellers, not just when a new commissioner makes a point. The lab results on the Reliance sample will be the first proof of whether action sticks.
Source: timesnownews.com
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