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Zepto, Food Companies Face FSSAI Action Over Expired Products and Labels
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What Happened?
The FSSAI has taken action against Zepto and several food companies for alleged food safety violations, including expired products and misleading labels. The cases involve expired gram flour, health claims on supplements, and questionable labeling on fruit juices.
Key points
- FSSAI initiated action against Zepto and other food companies for safety violations.
- Concerns include expired gram flour and misleading health claims on supplements.
- Zepto received a notice for delivering expired besan with a use-by date of September 12, 2026.
- Bakelite Food Processing was questioned over the misleading use of 'cream' in its product name.
- Health claims on cranberry capsules from BMS Lifescience and Healthyhey Foods are under scrutiny.
- Storia Foods faces adjudication for misleading labeling on its pomegranate juice.
Key insights
- The scrutiny may lead to stricter regulations on food labeling and safety.
- Consumers could become more vigilant about checking product labels and expiry dates.
- Companies may face increased pressure to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Why it matters
These actions highlight the importance of food safety and accurate labeling for consumers.
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FSSAI· OrganizationZepto· CompanyBakelite Food Processing· CompanyBMS Lifescience· CompanyHealthyhey Foods LLP· CompanyStoria Foods & Beverages· Company
Source
India Today
