FSSAI issues 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart over unsafe food

India's food safety regulator has issued nine formal notices to Swiggy Instamart, the quick-commerce arm of food delivery giant Swiggy, following multiple consumer complaints alleging the delivery of expired, rotten, and unsafe food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced the action on July 11, 2026, stating the complaints indicated potential violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

The regulator has directed the platform to submit a detailed explanation and a compliance report. Failure to do so could result in legal action. In a statement, an Instamart spokesperson said the company is reviewing the flagged listings and is in touch with authorities to resolve the matter.

The complaints cited by FSSAI cover a wide range of products. Specific allegations include the delivery of expired items such as Healthify 100 Whey Protein and Noice Homestyle Madras Mixture with Peanuts. Consumers also reported receiving Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs in a rotten state, emitting a foul odor, and Kakke da Paratha that arrived spoiled. One particularly serious complaint involved an infant food formula reportedly found in a highly deteriorated and...