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Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz worth Rs 1 lakh seized in Mumbai raid
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized expired stock of Frooti and Appy Fizz beverages worth over Rs 1 lakh from a Parle Agro warehouse in Mumbai's Chembur area. The raid…
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized expired stock of Frooti and Appy Fizz beverages worth over Rs 1 lakh from a Parle Agro warehouse in Mumbai's Chembur area. The raid was conducted overnight following a tip-off.
Officials said the products had passed their expiry date and were stored alongside fresh stock. The FDA has launched an investigation into the supply chain and whether any expired beverages reached consumers.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative that food safety lapses are rare or minor has taken a hit. This seizure at a major brand's warehouse shows expiry monitoring failures exist even at the top. The FDA must now trace these supplies back to retailers and release the list of batch numbers. Only full disclosure can rebuild consumer trust.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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