FSSAI hits Swiggy Instamart with 9 notices over expired, spoiled food complaints

India's food regulator issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart after consumer complaints of expired protein, rotten eggs and contaminated products, plus licensing violations. FSSAI demands a compliance report on food-safety systems and has threatened legal action. Swiggy has not yet responded publicly.

— Filed Sat, 11 Jul, 2026, 16:49 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

FSSAI issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints of expired, spoiled and contaminated food products, plus licensing violations. The regulator demands a compliance report on food-safety systems, threatening legal action. Swiggy has not yet publicly responded.

Why this matters

The 9 FSSAI notices sharpen scrutiny on Swiggy Instamart after complaints over expired whey, rotten eggs and spoiled milk, tying quick-commerce speed to persistent food-safety and licensing lapses.

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