Stored food items in Zomato’s Hyderabad warehouse have been found with a future packing date as claimed by recent media reports. After the recent “fake paneer” controversy of Zomato Hyperpure, a raid in one of its Hyderabad warehouses disclosed items with a future printed date of packaging.
An inspection conducted by food safety officials on October 29 at Zomato's Hyperpure warehouse in Kukatpally revealed 18 kilos of button mushrooms carrying packing labels dated October 30, 2024. [Source: Deccan Chronicle and Hindustan Times]
This raises a serious question about whether Zomato Hyperpure was adding fake packaging dates on older products.
The raid was conducted by Hyderabad authorities when a woman had died after allegedly consuming contaminated shawarma from a roadside stall. Officials found the post-dated packaging was conducted in Zomato Hyperpure’s warehouse in Kukatpally.
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Report reveals shocking information
In a detailed report, it was stated that the warehouse was operating with proper licenses exhibited at noticeable places on the premises. However, the place did not have an insect-proof screen. According to the Deccan Chronicle, houseflies were found all over the Zomato warehouse premises. Also, some food handlers were seen without haircaps and aprons.
Incidentally, Hyperpure is now a major part of Zomato’s overall business. It supplies ingredients to over 30,000 restaurants in 10 cities across the country.
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