Rajasthan's Food Safety Department destroyed approximately 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul non-dairy products in Jaipur after discovering they were being prepared for sale by altering expiry dates. The operation, which spanned four days, involved loading the material into 27 trucks and transporting it to a garbage dump for disposal. The action followed a complaint filed via the 181 helpline alleging that Messrs Athlete Distributor was planning to sell expired goods in Jaipur's Kho Nagorian area. A team from the Chief Medical Officer, Jaipur II, inspected the site and found a large warehouse stocked with expired food items, including Amul products like noodles, ketchup, mayonnaise, energy drinks, and other non-dairy items. These products were supplied by Messrs Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union, Gujarat, and distributed by Messrs Advansys India Private Limited. Officials reported that 12,000 cartons had expired dates, while 3,000 were found with erased expiry dates. The team also discovered chemicals like thinner and acetone, allegedly used to remove dates, and materials for printing new ones. A businessman associated with Messrs Athlete Distributor admitted to using YouTube tutorials to alter dates, then repackaging the items into 4,500 new Amul-branded cartons for resale. Food Safety Commissioner Dr T Shubhamangala noted that the warehouse's food license had expired, and neighbors reported that the site remained sealed until evening after 10-12 employees entered. The Food Safety Department has issued notices to both Kaira and Advansys under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006, citing violations such as storing expired goods, illegal sales, and failure to comply with guidelines.#rajasthan_food_safety_department #kaira_district_cooperative_milk_producers_union #messrs_athlete_distributor #advansys_india_private_limited #jaipur_kho_nagorian_area
