FSSAI hits Swiggy Instamart with nine notices over expired, contaminated products in Lucknow

Amid ramped-up inspections, FSSAI issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart citing contaminated/expired stock and licensing lapses, warning of legal action under the FSS Act 2006. The regulator also urged citizens to report unsafe food and unhygienic kitchens via its app.

— Filed Sun, 12 Jul, 2026, 19:25 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

FSSAI urged citizens to report unsafe food via its app amid ramped-up inspections. It issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over contaminated/expired products and licensing lapses, warning of legal action under FSS Act 2006 if compliance fails.

Why this matters

The nine notices extend a run of FSSAI actions against Swiggy Instamart over expired and spoiled food complaints, signaling intensifying regulatory scrutiny of quick-commerce fulfilment and stock handling.

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