A documentary, ' The Great Amazon Heist,' alleges Amazon sold its drivers' urine as an energy drink, raising concerns about worker conditions and product safety checks.Get a daily digest of the latest news in tech, science, and technology, delivered right to your mailbox. Subscribe now.' by journalist and filmmaker Oobah Butler, alleges that Amazon allowed bottles of urine, purportedly discarded by its delivery drivers, to be sold on its platform as an energy drink.
The shocking aspect that had not previously come to light was that drivers allegedly faced penalties for returning to the warehouse with these urine-filled bottles. While Amazon spokespersonin various locations, from Coventry to New York to Los Angeles, collecting discarded urine-filled bottles. He repackaged this urine as an energy drink called "Release Energy Drink," which became an Amazon bestseller within 24 hours.
Furthermore, Amazon claims to employ industry-leading tools to prevent listing genuinely unsafe products on its platform. The company remains vigilant in monitoring its stores for legitimate product safety concerns and has promised action against sellers who attempt to circumvent their safety policies.
The documentary has raised concerns about Amazon's platform security and the ability to manipulate its listings. It also highlights the challenges a global giant poses, which, according to Oobah Butler, is often oblivious and ignorant of its inner workings.