Expiry Dates Erased, Products Repacked: Jaipur Authorities Destroy 1.5 Lakh Kg of Expired Amul Stock Rajasthan’s Food Safety Department uncovered a scheme involving expired Amul-branded food products in Jaipur, leading to the destruction of 1.5 lakh kilograms of stock. The operation, which spanned four days, involved 27 trucks transporting the goods to a landfill. Authorities allege the products were part of a larger plan to erase expiry dates and repack them for resale. During a raid on a warehouse in Jaipur’s Kho Nagoriyan area, officials found thousands of cartons of non-dairy Amul products, including noodles, ketchup, mayonnaise, and energy drinks. These items were produced by the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union in Gujarat and distributed through Advansys India Pvt. Ltd. Investigators discovered that approximately 12,000 cartons were already past their expiry dates, while around 3,000 had their dates chemically erased using substances like thinner and acetone. The warehouse, operated by M/s Athlete Distributor under Gagan Ahuja, was sealed after the operation. Ahuja’s food licence had expired, raising suspicions that the operator intended to reprint expiry dates and repack the items into nearly 4,500 new Amul-labelled cartons for sale. Officials confirmed the seized stock was “unfit for consumption” and posed health risks. The investigation was triggered by a complaint filed on the state government’s 181 public grievance helpline. Neighbors had also reported unusual activity, including workers entering early and the gate remaining closed for the entire day. Machinery, chemicals, and packaging materials found at the site were seized, and the warehouse was sealed as part of the crackdown.#amul #rajasthan_food_safety_department #kaira_district_cooperative_milk_producers_union #advansys_india_pvt_ltd #gagan_ahuja
