Economy

FDA Busts Multi-Crore Expiry Date Tampering Racket in Navi Mumbai

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THE BRIEF
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) busted a major racket in Navi Mumbai on August 31, 2026, involving the illegal alteration of expiry dates on popular food products.

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Seized items included large quantities of Maggi, Lay's, and Kurkure, which were being relabeled at a packaging facility before being distributed to retail markets.

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FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe confirmed the operation, with authorities now tracing the supply chain to identify the extent of the multi-crore financial fraud.