Mumbai law enforcement officials have exposed a large-scale illegal operation centered on the manipulation of expiry dates for various consumer food products. The racket involved re-labeling or altering the shelf-life information on items from major brands, including Lay's, Kurkure, Maggi, Knorr, Rasoi, Hellmann's, Thums Up, and Limca.

According to reports, the operation is described as a 'multi-crore' enterprise, suggesting a significant financial scale. The primary concern raised by the discovery is the potential health risk to consumers who may have unknowingly purchased expired goods that were presented as safe for consumption. While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has raised questions regarding supply chain security and the oversight of secondary markets where such products are often distributed.

At this stage, details regarding the specific methods used to alter the packaging or the identities of the individuals behind the operation remain limited. Authorities are currently working to determine the extent of the distribution network and how many of these tampered products reached retail shelves. No official statements have been released by the parent companies of the affected brands regarding their involvement or knowledge of the supply chain breach.