1.5 lakh kg expired Amul-branded food destroyed! How Jaipur firm planned to resell products by changing expiry dates

Jaipur FSSAI Raid: Food safety officials in Jaipur have destroyed a massive stock of expired Amul products. Nearly 1.5 lakh kilograms of items were seized and destroyed. The action followed a raid that uncovered an alleged scheme to alter expiry dates. Chemicals were found at the warehouse, suggesting an attempt to repackage and resell the goods. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) in Jaipur have destroyed nearly 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul-branded food products after a food safety raid uncovered an alleged attempt to alter expiry dates and resell the items in the market. The action followed a public complaint that prompted officials to inspect a warehouse in the city. The seized products included several packaged food items such as noodles, ketchup, mayonnaise and energy drinks. Officials suspected the goods were being repackaged with new expiry dates before being sold again, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The operation was carried out by FSSAI framework after a complaint was received through the state government's public grievance helpline. During the inspection of a warehouse in the Kho Nagorian area of Jaipur, officials discovered thousands of cartons containing Amul-branded food products. Many of these items had already crossed their expiry date. Investigators reportedly found around 12,000 cartons of expired goods, with approximately 3,000 cartons showing signs that the expiry date had been deliberately erased. Chemicals such as thinner and acetone, believed to have been used to remove printed dates from packaging, were also recovered from the warehouse. Officials suspect the stock was being prepared for resale after new expiry dates were printed on the packaging. According to preliminary findings, the products were allegedly meant to be repacked into new cartons bearing the Amul brand before being distributed in the market. The warehouse was linked to a distribution firm whose food licence had already expired, raising further regulatory concerns under food safety rules. Authorities sealed the premises and seized the stock, machines and packaging materials after collecting samples for examination. Because expired food items can pose potential health risks, officials decided to destroy the seized products. The disposal process lasted four days, during which the expired stock was transported in 27 truckloads to a dumping site and destroyed under official supervision. Authorities said the cost of disposal was recovered from the firm involved. Officials have initiated further proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which regulates food safety practices across India. Possible violations under investigation include: Regulators have also issued notices to companies linked to the manufacturing and supply of the products to determine whether any additional violations occurred. Food safety authorities say such operations are essential to prevent expired or unsafe food products from reaching consumers. Officials have urged consumers and retailers to report any suspicious food storage or distribution practices so that timely action can be taken to protect public health. FSSAI has also announced on X that it is now available on WhatsApp. Citizens can scan the QR code and join the channel to receive the latest updates on food safety, healthy eating tips, and important alerts and advisories. People have also been encouraged to follow the channel to stay informed and become part of the #EatRightIndia movement.