Mumbai Police Bust Racket Altering Expiry Dates on Food Products
· India · NDTV, LiveMint
Mumbai authorities have uncovered a multi-crore racket involving the illegal alteration of expiry dates on popular food and beverage products. The operation targeted items from major brands such as Lay's, Kurkure, Maggi, Knorr, Rasoi, Hellmann's, Thums Up, and Limca. Investigators found that labels were being tampered with to extend the shelf life of expired goods before they were sold to consumers. The investigation into the scale of the distribution network is ongoing.
Why it matters
This racket poses a direct health risk to consumers who may be purchasing expired food items that have been deceptively relabeled.
Read the original report — NDTV
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