'Rotten Eggs, Expired Mixture': FSSAI Issues 9 Notices To Swiggy Instamart Over Food Safety Issues

Published 11 July 2026 · india

'Rotten Eggs, Expired Mixture': FSSAI Issues 9 Notices To Swiggy Instamart Over Food Safety Issues Published By, Last Updated: July 11, 2026, 12:57 IST Several

'Rotten Eggs, Expired Mixture': FSSAI Issues 9 Notices To Swiggy Instamart Over Food Safety Issues Published By, Last Updated: July 11, 2026, 12:57 IST Several consumer complaints flagged the "supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated, and otherwise unsafe food products supplied through Swiggy Instamart" FSSAI issues 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart after complaints regarding expired, spoiled, contaminated products | Image for representation The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart, a popular quick-commerce platform, following multiple consumer complaints regarding violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. According to the FSSAI, the issuance of notices followed several consumer complaints regarding the “supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated, and otherwise unsafe food products supplied through Swiggy Instamart".

Moreover, consumers alleged that no satisfactory response was given by the company despite repeated complaints. In a statement posted on ‘X’, the food regulator said that the platform was directed to submit a detailed explanation compliance report “failing which appropriate legal action will be initiated". Key Observations By FSSAI Consumer complaints alleged the supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated, and otherwise unsafe food products supplied through Swiggy Instamart. ‘Healthify 100% Whey Protein 1 kg’ and ‘Noice Homestyle Madras Mixture with Peanuts’ were supplied after their expiry dates. ‘Akshayakalpa Organic Egg’ was allegedly found expired, rotten, emitting a foul odour and showing signs of contamination, rendering it unfit for human consumption. No correction action was taken despite escalation. ‘Kakke da Paratha’ was reportedly delivered in a spoiled condition, emitting a foul odour, and was unfit for consumption.

An infant food formulation was reportedly found in a highly deteriorated and unsafe condition, showing signs of contamination and improper storage and handling. A complaint alleged the same product was re-supplied even after the defective item had been returned. The notices also flagged concerns over allegedly incorrect, invalid or non-existent FSSAI license numbers and food business entities being listed under names different from those reflected in their FSSAI registrations. FSSAI has issued 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations under the FSS Act 2006.The FBO has been directed to submit a detailed explanation & compliance report failing which appropriate legal action will be initiated #FSSAINotice pic.twitter.com/wxejz38L7T — FSSAI (@fssaiindia) July 11, 2026 Accordingly, Swiggy Instamart was directed to submit an elaborate explanation along with documentary evidence to address the alleged non-compliance of safety standards.