Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mangaluru Blinkit Dark Store Raided Over Worm-Infested Eggs
A customer in Mangaluru said Blinkit delivered broken eggs that appeared to contain worms.
The customer complained to Health Minister U T Khader.
Health officials then inspected a Blinkit store in the Falnir Square building.
They found packets of broken and damaged eggs.
Officials told the store to remove and dispose of the bad eggs.
They also temporarily sealed the storage area so it could be cleaned and sanitised.
The department said Blinkit would receive a notice and might need to explain what happened.
Officials have also taken action against other quick-commerce facilities over food-safety and hygiene concerns.
A Mangaluru customer complained to Health Minister U T Khader after receiving broken, allegedly worm-infested eggs from Blinkit.
Health officials raided Blinkit’s dark store at Falnir Square in Mangaluru following the complaint.
Officials found multiple packets of broken and damaged eggs and ordered the compromised stock removed and disposed of.
The facility’s food-storage area was temporarily sealed for cleaning and sanitisation, with a notice to be issued.
The action followed related food-safety enforcement against Zepto in Bengaluru and Blink Commerce Private Limited in Akola.
- Who
- A Mangaluru customer, Health Minister U T Khader, health officials, and Blinkit are involved.
- What
- Officials raided a Blinkit dark store after a complaint about broken and allegedly worm-infested eggs, finding damaged egg packets.
- When
- The raid took place on Thursday; related enforcement actions occurred last month and earlier this week.
- Where
- The Blinkit facility was in the Falnir Square building in Falnir, Mangaluru, Karnataka; related actions occurred in Bengaluru and Akola.
- Why
- The inspection followed a consumer complaint and concerns about the safety, storage, and handling of eggs sold through quick-commerce platforms.
- Inspected facility
- Blinkit dark store operating from Falnir Square, Mangaluru
- Consumer complaint
- A customer reported receiving broken and allegedly worm-infested eggs purchased through Blinkit
- Inspection finding
- Multiple packets containing broken and damaged eggs were found
- Immediate action
- The compromised stock was ordered removed and disposed of
- Facility action
- The food-storage area was temporarily sealed for cleaning and sanitisation
- Further proceedings
- The department said it would issue Blinkit a notice seeking an explanation and appropriate action, including possible consumer compensation
- Related enforcement
- A Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru faced action over trash and other violations, while Blink Commerce Private Limited’s food licence in Akola was suspended over hygiene and storage violations
