Canada Reviews Food Imports After India Uncovers Fake Expiry Labels
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is assessing potential risks to food imports after Indian authorities uncovered an illegal operation near Mumbai that allegedly altered manufacturing dates, expiry information and nutrition labels on branded food products intended for export. Canadian authorities currently have no information indicating that the products under investigation entered the Canadian market.
A raid by Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration at a Sadhana Enterprises warehouse in Navi Mumbai uncovered equipment and chemicals allegedly used to erase original information from packages and print new details. Products found at the facility included Lay's chips, Maggi noodles and Thums Up beverages, among other packaged foods.
Indian investigators say suspected alterations included manufacturing and expiry dates and, in some cases, nutrition information intended to meet requirements in foreign markets. Authorities are continuing to trace the supply chain and determine where affected shipments were destined.
CFIA says it takes food fraud seriously, including false date markings, inaccurate nutrition information and misleading labels. Canadian rules prohibit changing a best-before date when doing so results in false or misleading information or unsafe food.
There is currently no Canadian recall connected to the investigation, and CFIA has not advised consumers to discard any particular brands or products. The agency continues to assess the information to determine whether further action is required in Canada.
