FSSAI Issues Notices to Three Food Brands Over Safety Concerns
India's food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé India (Maggi), a KFC outlet in Andhra Pradesh, and Flipkart over food brand Open Secret's product, following social media complaints of insect contamination and unhygienic conditions. The notices stem from viral consumer posts alleging insects or larvae in Maggi noodles and Open Secret's 'Un-junked Dates,' as well as unsanitary conditions at a KFC restaurant. The action signals a shift in FSSAI's approach toward proactive monitoring of social media for food safety concerns, though the notices do not establish wrongdoing.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to three major food businesses after taking cognisance of complaints circulating on social media. Nestlé India received a notice over allegations that insects or larvae were found in a packet of Maggi noodles, with FSSAI demanding vendor details, internal quality-check logs, and corrective measures for the affected batch. A KFC outlet at MVR Mall in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh — operated by Devyani International — was served a notice over alleged unhygienic operating conditions, with the regulator seeking documentation on hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and waste management. A third notice was directed at Open Secret and Flipkart over allegations that Open Secret's 'Un-junked Dates' product, delivered via Flipkart Minutes, contained insects. Nestlé India categorically rejected the allegations, stating the complainant's account is unreachable and that a detailed representation with quality records and test reports has already been submitted to authorities. KFC's operator Devyani International said it would investigate and respond to FSSAI, while Sapphire Foods clarified the store belongs to Devyani. Nestlé India's share price fell sharply by over 3% following the news, dropping from near its previous close of ₹1,422.50 to an intraday low of ₹1,370.60.
Data: NDTV Profit
What's missing
It is not yet known whether FSSAI has independently verified the social media complaints or obtained physical samples for testing. The regulatory consequences or penalties that could follow if violations are confirmed are not detailed in either source.
How coverage differed
NDTV Profit emphasized the market impact, prominently reporting Nestlé India's 3% share price drop and including an intraday stock chart, framing the story partly as a financial event. Times of India focused more on the regulatory and consumer safety narrative without highlighting the stock market reaction.
What different sources said
- NDTV ProfitCenter
FSSAI Serves Notices To KFC, Nestle, Flipkart Over Hygiene And Pest Complaints; Shares Fall
- Times of IndiaCenter
FSSAI issues notice to 3 popular food brands of India; here's why
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