Economy

FDA Busts Racket Faking Expiry Dates on Major Food Brands

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THE BRIEF
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in Navi Mumbai busted a racket involved in tampering with expiry dates and nutrition labels on products from PepsiCo and Nestle.

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Authorities seized goods worth ₹76 lakh, including popular items like Maggi and Lay's, which were being repackaged and sold to unsuspecting consumers.

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The investigation has expanded to Noida, with police registering cases against the firm's operators for endangering public health through the sale of expired food items.