Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Karnataka ordered the immediate suspension of food licences for Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket on August 25, 2026, after the platforms were found listing toxic Dhatura fruits and seeds for food use or human consumption. The action was taken by the Food Safety and Drug Administration under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Authorities also suspended registrations of third-party sellers supplying the products and directed the removal of related listings, advertisements, and promotional materials. Dhatura is a poisonous plant containing tropane alkaloids that can cause serious adverse health effects, making its sale as food strictly prohibited.