FSSAI Issues Notice to Zepto Over Alleged Delivery of Expired Besan
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to quick-commerce platform Zepto following a consumer complaint about the delivery of two packets of expired besan (gram flour) marked with a use-by date of September 12, 2026. FSSAI has asked Zepto to verify the complaint, provide details about the order, delivery, warehouse, seller, and product, and explain corrective actions including stock withdrawal, customer notification, and refunds to prevent recurrence. A written response from Zepto has also been requested.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, english, economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 19 Oct, 10:00 am. Other outlets followed.