FSSAI issued notices to Flipkart India and Open Secret after social media users reported finding insects in packaged date products sold through their channels.
The food safety regulator acted on viral complaints documenting contamination in products fulfilled or marketed via e-commerce and branded snack lines. Notices oblige companies to trace supply chains, recall affected batches if warranted, and submit corrective action plans.
Flipkart’s marketplace model implicates seller verification and storage conditions in addition to brand owner responsibilities. Open Secret, a health-focused snack brand, faces direct manufacturing and packaging scrutiny.
Online grocery growth has increased FSSAI attention to last-mile hygiene and warehouse standards. Companies typically respond with public statements pledging cooperation while internal audits proceed.
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