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Rotten Eggs from Swiggy Instamart Spark Food Safety Debate
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News18•30-09-2026, 13:01
Rotten Eggs from Swiggy Instamart Spark Food Safety Debate
- •A social media post by News18 India consulting editor Sushant Sinha alleged that a tray of rotten eggs was delivered via Swiggy Instamart, igniting a food quality and safety debate.
- •Sinha shared photographs and videos, stating that "almost every egg" from the Dr Hen company order was spoiled, questioning the quality of food delivered despite taxes and convenience charges.
- •The viral post garnered significant attention, with many users sharing similar negative experiences with online grocery and quick-delivery services, including rotten eggs from Dr Hen via Amazon Now.
- •Critics slammed Swiggy and other 10-minute delivery apps, highlighting broader concerns about substandard food supplies and the lack of accountability for vendors.
- •Some users suggested buying eggs from local stores instead of relying on quick-commerce platforms for better quality control.
Key Questions Answered
News18 India consulting editor Sushant Sinha shared a post on X alleging that a tray of Dr Hen eggs ordered via Swiggy Instamart arrived almost entirely rotten.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart for violating the FSS Act 2006, citing consumer grievances about expired, spoiled, and unsafe food items.
Karnataka's Food Safety and Drugs Administration conducted enforcement raids seizing expired and improperly labelled food products worth lakhs from Amazon and Swiggy Instamart facilities in Bengaluru.
