Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Zepto Faces Scrutiny Over Food Safety Allegations
A former worker at Zepto, a company that delivers groceries quickly, is saying that the food they deliver isn't always safe.
They claim the company sometimes gives customers expired food and operates in dirty places, like warehouses that flood.
This has caused the government to stop Zepto from selling food in some areas because they didn't follow safety rules.
The worker says they also had to work in bad conditions without help when they got sick.
Some people are worried about the quality of food they get from online stores.
Former Zepto employee alleges food safety violations and unsanitary conditions.
Employee reported delivering expired products and operating in unhygienic environments.
Maharashtra FDA suspended Zepto's food business license in Dharavi due to safety violations.
The employee's allegations include flooding, lack of medical compensation, and delivery of damaged goods.
Customers have expressed concerns about the quality of online grocery orders.
- Who
- A former Zepto employee and Zepto.
- What
- Allegations of food safety violations and unsanitary practices at Zepto.
- When
- June 2025, following public complaints and FDA inspection.
- Where
- Zepto warehouses and stores in Mumbai, Pune, and other locations in India.
- Why
- To expose unsafe practices and lack of commitment to consumer safety.
Customer Safety Concerns
Zepto
Food Quality
Customer Safety Concerns
Customers are concerned about receiving expired or damaged goods.
Zepto
Zepto has not issued a public statement.
- Company
- Zepto
- Allegations
- Expired products, unhygienic conditions.
- Action
- Maharashtra FDA suspended Zepto's license in Dharavi.
- Employee Claim
- Working in flooded warehouses, no compensation for sickness.
- Location
- India