The Economic Times

Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facility

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of Reliance Retail warehouses after inspections showed safety violations. The inspections revealed issues such as rodent infestation, improper storage, and expired products. In another facility linked to Blinkit, cold-room temperatures exceeded safe limits, and employees lacked necessary food safety training. The FDA registered FIRs and seized a significant quantity of expired products.