Regulators Order Quick Commerce Platforms to Stop Datura Sales

Mint examines the datura episode and its lessons for food safety across online grocery services. A contamination incident drew attention to how quick commerce handles plant products sold as food. Authorities responded by directing Amazon, Swiggy, Instamart and BigBasket to remove all datura listings. The companies must also cease selling or distributing the plant for food use and file compliance reports with regulators. The explainer places the orders in the wider context of safety practices on these platforms and notes the steps now required of the listed services.