Maharashtra FDA Seizes Rs 75 Lakh Worth Expired Food in Navi Mumbai Date Tampering Bust
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with Navi Mumbai Police, uncovered a racket involving the alteration of manufacturing and expiry dates on packaged food products at Sadhana Enterprises in Turbhe. Between August 24 and 29, officials seized over 4,900 cartons worth approximately Rs 75 lakh, including popular brands like Lay's, Kurkure, Maggi, and Thums Up. The operation revealed that original labels with ingredient and nutritional information were replaced with new stickers before repackaging. An FIR was registered, and the establishment's food license was suspended.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 65/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 31 Aug, 03:46 pm. Other outlets followed.