In a major food safety crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an illegal racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and dairy products, seizing around 2,900 kg of goods and arresting one accused near the Kapashera border.
The raid, conducted following a tip-off, revealed that the accused was selling expired and near-expiry items at heavily discounted prices to unsuspecting consumers, posing serious public health risks.
The seized stock included nearly 900 kg of expired packaged food items such as flour, semolina, poha, spices, peanut butter, and baby food supplements, along with about 2,000 kg of dairy products including curd and cheese, which were destroyed on-site in the presence of food safety officials. Authorities also collected samples for laboratory testing to assess contamination and safety levels.
Investigations revealed that the accused procured expired, damaged, or near-expiry products at low prices from various sources and resold them for profit, highlighting the existence of an organised supply network dealing in unsafe food products. Police have launched further inquiries to trace the broader distribution chain and identify other individuals involved in the racket.
The case underscores rising concerns around food safety and regulatory enforcement in India, especially in essential categories like dairy, where improper handling and expired products can pose significant health risks to consumers.
Source: Dairynews7x7 16th April, 2026 Read full story here
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