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Food safety inspectors find spoilt eggs at Blinkit facility in Mangaluru
Health authorities in Karnataka have conducted an inspection at a Blinkit warehouse following consumer complaints about substandard eggs. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department initiated the probe after receiving a grievance forwarded by Health Minister U.T. Khader.
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Food safety inspectors from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department in Mangaluru conducted an unannounced inspection at a Blinkit stock and supply unit in the coastal city after a consumer lodged a complaint regarding the quality of eggs being distributed through the quick-commerce platform.
The inspection was prompted by a grievance that reached Health Minister U.T. Khader's office, triggering action by the department to examine the storage and handling practices at the facility. The discovery of spoilt eggs at the warehouse has raised concerns about product quality control and storage conditions maintained by the e-commerce company.
The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of quick-commerce platforms' supply chain operations and adherence to food safety standards. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the quantity of contaminated stock discovered or potential action against the company at this stage.
Quick-commerce services, which promise ultra-fast delivery of grocery items including perishables, have expanded rapidly across Indian cities in recent years. The incident underscores the importance of robust quality assurance mechanisms in the sector, particularly for temperature-sensitive products like eggs and dairy items that require proper cold chain management throughout storage and distribution.